Unleash fun and support local students at Mutt Strut
Submitted by Michael Ritchie
Calling all pet lovers and furry friends! Get ready to showcase your style while contributing to a worthy cause at the upcoming New Haven Schools Foundation (NHSF) “Mutt Strut” event. Taking place on the scenic grounds of the historic Masonic Homes, nestled in the picturesque Union City foothills along Mission Boulevard, this event promises a day of excitement, camaraderie, and canine charm. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 7!
The day kicks off with registration at 8 a.m., allowing you to start your morning with a delightful breakfast under the shade of towering trees. Savor a cup of coffee and indulge in breakfast burritos with all the fixings while mingling with neighbors and friends.
At 9 a.m. Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci, accompanied by the loveable characters Goofy and Pluto, will lead the charge for Mutt Strut. Embark on a walk or run with your four-legged companion along a captivating route that winds through the hillside landscape. Traverse the ridge of the Masonic Homes campus, and descend the hill while passing the facade of the historic main building. Along the way, capture stunning selfies at the designated lookout points offering panoramic vistas of Tri-Cities and the Bay.
For those who prefer a more relaxed experience, the festivities continue at the park located at the bottom of the hill. Even after the pup parade concludes, the enjoyment doesn’t stop. Capture memorable moments with your pet at the doghouse, and see the pet kissing booth. Engage with various organizations present at the event, including the Washington Hospital WOOF dogs and Canid Roots, Silicon Valley’s first subscription based raw dog food company, Masonic Homes, and Washington Hospital Healthcare Systems.
Prepare for a dose of entertainment either watching or participating in the “Pet Trick” contest. Our playground equipment awaits, giving you the chance to train your furry friend to jump through a hoop or traverse a tunnel. Showcase your pet’s skills and talents! The annual Costume Contest is set to delight once again, accompanied by games such as the hot dog eating contest. Game options cater to small, medium, and large dogs alike.
Beyond the laughs and joy, the heart of this event lies in its impact. All proceeds directly support foundation programs that supplement activities and educational programs for students and teachers in the New Haven Unified School District. This year’s event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Masonic Homes of California, Al and Marsha Badella, Washington Township Medical Foundation, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Carol Dutra-Vernaci and Tri-City Voice.
Participants will receive breakfast, an event t-shirt, and a goody bag, while supplies last. For more information or to purchase your ticket, visit: www.muttstrut.org.
NHSF Mutt Strut
Saturday, Oct 7
8 a.m. – 12 noon
Masonic Homes
34400 Mission Blvd., Union City
(510) 909-9263
$35 for individuals and one dog – $55 family package
Olive Festival celebrates 20 years
Submitted by Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce
The annual Olive Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, presented by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce. Bring your families to enjoy food, live music & entertainment from local favorites, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, beer & wine. Enjoy shopping for everything from olive oil and olive wood products to gourmet and specialty foods and honey.
Hungry? Enjoy a delicious variety of food such as Burger and Linguica sandwiches from Knights of Columbus, La Orizabena Mexican Food, and Cousins Maine Lobster (Sunday only). And don’t forget beer, wine, water, and sodas.
This year’s performers include: The Canyon Band, Dream Achievers, Jazzinators, DJ Alex, TriCity Nightingale, Mission San Jose High Cyncopasians, with Indian and Bollywood Dancing and Taiko Drumming.
The festival takes place in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose olive grove. Park on Mission Boulevard, and walk through the Bicentennial Plaza or St. Joseph Church parking lot.
Admission to the festival is free! (Please do not bring pets.)
Olive Festival
Saturday, Oct 7 – Sunday, Oct 8
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Olive Grove behind Old Mission San Jose
43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont
www.msjchamber.org/olive-festival
Community gathers to protest destruction of local old-growth trees
By Stephanie Gertsch
“A hundred years to grow, minutes to destroy,” remarked a Castro Valley resident as a tree trimmer buzzed thick branches off a coast live oak in Ruby Meadow, a previously-undeveloped parcel bordering San Lorenzo Creek. The overgrown area was home to more wandering deer than humans. After September 2023, however, Eden Housing will transform the land into a new affordable apartment building.
The week of September 25, residents painted banners reading “Trees Help People Breathe” and came out to protest the destruction of 87 of 97 old growth trees. However, the atmosphere was more that of a vigil.
Over the previous weekend, Friends of San Lorenzo Creek were organizing as part of Coastal Cleanup Day. Now, member Bruce King is watching debris being dumped into a river. He explained the meadow’s history: “This larger parcel of land is on San Lorenzo Creek, and it’s one of the last parcels that we have that hasn’t been held as private property.”
Ruby Meadow was included with land designated for the Foothill Freeway project, which was canceled in 2010. Ironically decades of limbo are what kept the meadow pristine and allowed trees and wildlife to flourish. A parcel containing the meadow was later acquired by Eden Housing, who in 2017 hired Valbridge Property Advisors to do an initial appraisal. King explains, “Land that’s in the public interest has to be offered [for things like] low-income housing, or parks. Those are the two high priority options. This
land here got designated by county planning in the housing element years ago.” King notes, “The park district was never actually offered the land.”
Affordable housing sounds ideal. But with every plus is a minus. “You don’t have to do a full environmental study,” explains King. “And when you do an environmental study, you don’t have to compare it to alternatives.” In the case of Ruby Meadow, a comprehensive survey of options might have forced developers to downsize the housing portion, or choose a different parcel altogether. Along Hayward’s A Street, a motorist passes several vacant lots (and at least one new housing complex) much farther from the creek, wildlife, and old-growth oaks and redwoods–and closer to downtown and BART. Unless deer are given priority for a ground floor studio, the location is puzzling.
An image on the Eden Housing website of the proposed complex seems fanciful, considering the sloping hillside and existing neighborhood they will have to build around. The description boasts a location close to “grocery stores, restaurants, social services, parks, and employment” with access to “two BART stations and a bus line.”
Planning went forward during the pandemic, when residents struggled to make their voices heard when objecting that the project didn’t do a full Environmental Impact Report and didn’t fit the County’s General Plan. Additionally, the number of units, size of the parcel, and the overall value, seemed to grow and shrink mysteriously between when Eden purchased the land and when they finalized their plan to build 72 affordable housing units. In the end, Ruby Meadow and its surrounding land, approximately 2.7 acres went to a conservation easement for San Lorenzo Creek, 3.5 to Eden Housing, plus 0.34 acres allowed by Eden for Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.
In 2021, Sherman Lewis of the Hayward Area Planning Association put together a suggestion for 42 units, with slightly less parking on the street, preserving the land and trees closest to the creek. However, law didn’t require Eden Housing to consider this alternative, so they simply elected not to do it.
Resident Don Osborne, brought experience with fishing and construction to the protest. “I’ve been in construction 43 years, and I know what construction does to water. I know what lime from concrete does to water. I know what sheetrock does to water. It will kill everything in that creek if they’re not cautious enough. That’s what scares me. I’ve been on job sites. These guys don’t care. They’ll just take their hose with all the concrete spoils and wash it right in the creek.” In nearby Carlos Bee Park, hundreds of tiny fish frolic in the creek–for now.
Bruce King remarked, “Eden Housing is good at housing, but they don’t necessarily look at the larger picture.” Indeed, proponents of conservation and affordable housing are often pitted against each other, when the real enemy is development at any cost. Castro Valley residents roundly supported affordable housing; they were only puzzled why so many vacant lots downtown were lying undeveloped while a buzzsaw lopped branches off a hundred-year-old oak tree.
In a letter, Sherman Lewis expressed, “I did not fight the freeway over the meadow to see this unique habitat destroyed. Other properties nearby are more centrally located. I support affordables such as the Strobridge Apartments and Bee Quarry development.”
Resident Melanie Smith reflected, “There’s not metrics to measure the value of nature in our economic world. And so, they get devalued. [Businesses talk about internal/external costs]; a lot of those costs are externalized to the rest of us. This is just one of those examples. We feel the beauty of animal life, but that’s namby-pamby. We don’t have the metrics established to support what we know is right: that in 100 years they’ll say, ‘What were they thinking?’”
Places to support:
Save Ruby Meadow
www.saverubymeadow.org
Friends of San Lorenzo Creek
www.friendsofsanlorenzocreek.org
HARD
www.haywardrec.org
Hayward Area Planning Association
https://hapaforhayward.wordpress.com/
Decision makers involved:
D4 Supervisor
https://district4.acgov.org/
Eden Housing
Read the project page here:
https://edenhousing.org/properties/ruby-street-apartments/
Bay Philharmonic holds first annual gala
Submitted by Karin Conn
The Bay Philharmonic’s First Annual Gala took place on Saturday, September 23, in the beautiful rotunda of the Hayward City Hall and featured performances by the Bay Philharmonic, the BayPhil Youth Orchestra, guest dancers from Diablo Ballet, a spectacular dinner and decor designed by Splurge Catering, a lively auction, and more.
Notable attendees included Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas, Fremont Mayor Lily Mei, Cupertino Mayor Hung Wei, former Union City Mayor Mark Green, State Senator Aisha Wahab, Bay Philharmonic Artistic Director and Conductor Jung-Ho Pak, Executive Director Barett Hoover, Board President Lisa Lorenz and others. KTVU anchor and reporter Alex Savidge was the evening’s emcee. The Gala honored the Artistic Director and Founder of the Bay Phil Youth Orchestra, Judy Lam, who is a well-known community activist on behalf of the arts and social services.
Major sponsors were Fremont Bank and Washington Hospital, led with a generous gift from Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert.
The successful fundraising event marked the new arrival of the Bay Philharmonic’s complete season to the city of Hayward’s Chabot College Performing Arts Center. Proceeds from the night benefited the Bay Philharmonic and BayPhil Youth Orchestra.
The Bay Philharmonic 2023/24 Season will also hold:
- A Holiday Spectacular on Sunday, December 17
- Celtic Celebration on Sunday, March 17
- Tchaikovsky Gold on Sunday, June 23
For tickets and information on Bay Philharmonic, please visit BayPhil.org, call (5
10) 371-4860, or email [email protected].
Fight national blood and platelet shortage
Submitted by Martin Gagliano
The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross offers three ways to make a donation appointment that can help save lives:
- Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App at https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html
- Visit RedCrossBlood.org
- Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
The Red Cross experienced a significant blood and platelet donation shortfall in August, contributing to the current blood and platelet shortage. To ensure the blood supply recovers, the Red Cross must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to meet hospital and patient needs.
“When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and the patients they are treating vulnerable – especially if there is a major accident or emergency medical procedure that requires large quantities of blood during a disaster,” said Dr. Baia Lasky, medical director for the Red Cross. “A single car accident victim can use as much as 100 units of blood. By making and keeping donation appointments, donors can help keep hospital shelves stocked with blood products and ensure patients have access to the timely care they deserve.”
As a thank-you, those who come to give from October 1 to 20, 2023, will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.
In late summer, the Red Cross-national blood supply dropped by about 25% on the heels of one of the busiest travel seasons and the beginning of back-to-school activities. As people settle back into fall school and work routines, a unique challenge to the blood supply remains – many employees continue to work from home or in a hybrid capacity, reducing the number of opportunities to give blood at business-sponsored blood drives. In fact, before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 800,000 blood donations were made at blood drives hosted by businesses. Last year, the Red Cross saw only about 500,000 blood donations at these locations – a nearly 40% drop from pre-pandemic levels.
This, coupled with an active disaster season, is creating a perfect “storm” and challenging the organization’s ability to collect a sufficient amount of blood products to meet the needs of hospitals across the country.
The Red Cross provides community blood drives and donation centers across the Northern California Coastal Region. Those who may have previously given at a local business blood drive are encouraged to book a time to donate by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Fremont – Newark Blood Donation Center
39227 Cedar Blvd., Newark
Oct 5: 11:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Oct 6, 7, 8: 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Oct 9, 10, 12: 11:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Oct 13, 14, 15: 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Oct 16, 17, 19: 11:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Oct 20: 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Brian Copeland Returns to Chanticleers Theatre
Submitted by Chanticleers Theatre
Chanticleers Theatre is excited to announce an encore performance by Brian Copeland on Friday, October 6. Energized by his recent show “Grandma & Me: An Ode to Single Parents,” which played to a sold-out audience on Saturday, June 3, the award-winning comedian is back with his most famous one-man play, “Not a Genuine Black Man.”
In 1971, Fair Housing advocates considered San Leandro one of the most racist suburbs in America. CBS aired a special on the situation. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted hearings. The next year, eight-year-old Copeland and his African-American family moved in. An evening of laughter, tears and sociology, “Not a Genuine Black Man” is a hilarious and insightful look at Bay Area history and the ways in which our upbringings make us who we are.
After the show’s debut in 2004, the San Francisco Chronicle declared it to be “A beautiful mix of wry humor and heartbreak, indignation and inspiration, a singular story of extreme isolation that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt out of place.”
Copeland plays over 20 characters during the two-hour show, including himself, himself as an 8-year-old, his mother, his sister, his grandmother, his son, his father, his landlord, three policemen, two lawyers, his father, a waitress, a pastor of an all-white church, a hate-letter writer, two white teenage racists, and several irate neighbors.
Join us for this special, one-night only performance of “Not a Genuine Black Man,” and see why it holds the record for the longest running solo show in San Francisco history! Tickets are $35 online and $40 at the door. They can be purchased at chanticleers.org or call (510) 733-5483.
Brian Copeland: “Not a Genuine Black Man”
Friday, Oct 6
7 p.m.
Chanticleers Theatre
3683 Quail Avenue, Castro Valley
(510) 733-5483
Dominican Sisters Boutique returns online and in person
Submitted by Sister Jane, Rev.
Photo courtesy of Stephan Pippen
“What makes the Dominican Sisters Holiday Boutique UNIQUE? Find out on Saturday, November 18 at the Sisters’ Motherhouse,” says Sister Jane Rudolph, Boutique Coordinator. (But you can start shopping online a month early on October 9.)
Will it be unique? YES! All goods are handcrafted by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. You’ll find:
- baby onesies
- toddler ponchos
- baby blankets
- baby bibs
- summer hats
- pet blankets
- crocheted scarves and hats
- aprons
Where else will you find extra virgin olive oil from 200-year-old Mission-era trees? You can also see and buy Motherhouse-harvested honey and honey products created by our beekeeper, Sister Barbara Hagel, and her volunteers! Don’t forget to try Sister Donna Marie Nicholas’ delicious fruitcakes and Sister Lynn Marie Gillanders’s bourbon balls. We have been baking and selling fruitcake for 70 years.
Find our Signature Items (fruitcake, bourbon balls, honey, honey soap, and olive oil) online at msjdominicans.org from October 9 through the 29, 2023. There will be so much more in-person on November 18. Visit the Boutique bakery and participate in the Sisters’ silent auction. And don’t forget to buy your Raffle Tickets!
Boutique proceeds support the care of our Senior Sisters with 10% directed toward local and global relief efforts.
We look forward to welcoming everyone! We can’t wait to see you!
Dominican Sisters Holiday Boutique
Online
Monday, Oct 9 – Sunday, Oct 29
In person
Saturday, Nov 18
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse
43326 Mission Circle, Fremont
Flash Fiction – The Day I Fell in Love
By Arathi Satish
What is love? William Shakespeare said, “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” The word “love” is supposed to have appeared 2,146 times in Shakespeare’s collected works. Love stories have fascinated people from time immemorial. Are you interested in knowing how people fall in love? If the answer is yes, visit Half Price Books at the Fremont Hub on Saturday, October 7.
“Flash Fiction – The Day I Fell in Love” is an interesting writing contest co-sponsored by Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) and Half Price Books. It would be exciting to read about how the writers will express themselves about such a heartfelt emotion. Writers have taken it up as a challenge and let their emotions take them to a magical world.
Love stories of 300 words or less including the title on a single printed paper will be posted on the columns inside Half Price Books on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone visiting Half Price Books on that day will be able to read and vote for their five favorite love stories. There will be binders containing the complete set of submitted love stories for those who have difficulty reading the stories posted on the columns. Names of the writers will not be mentioned, so everyone will have to judge based on the content of the love stories.
Al Minard, board member, FCAC, and organizer of the contest said, “The Flash Fiction writing contest has a theme for each contest to help writers think about a specific idea or subject. Today there is so much bad news of fires, earthquakes and other disasters that I thought it would be nice if we wrote stories about positive events and could not think of anything more positive than the day I fell in love. Our last contest was about a day in the life of a creative artist and the winner was about a jar of peanut butter. I hope that writers will think about something other than another person when they write about the day I fell in love. I know there are men who have fallen in love with a car or a boat, and lots of people have fallen in love with a pet, but there have to be some inanimate object or maybe even from some inanimate object to another inanimate object or maybe even to a person or animal.”
Each writer is allowed to submit three entries that do not contain plagiarism or would be offensive to the general reader. There is no age and residency restriction. There is also no children’s or adult category; in this contest everyone is even. Ballots will be available at the Flash Fiction Contest table. Voting closes at 5 p.m. on the day of the contest.
Winners will be announced around 5:30 p.m., and five cash and gift card prizes will be awarded. Details will also be posted on the FCAC website the following week. Contestants don’t have to be present to win, but they are definitely encouraged to be there in person to mingle with other writers and collect their prizes. Margaret Thornberry, President Emeritus of FCAC will select an entry for a special award of a Nothing Bundt Cakes trio. Erick’s Delicafe will participate along with Infinity Care LLC, an organization that provides caring heart and quality service. They will help to conduct the event and provide refreshments.
As Al Minard pointed out, “Maybe you have not had a memorable time that you have fallen in love but you could write about how you think it would happen or feel. This is a contest about writing fiction, something that is not real. Have fun and be creative.”
Flash Fiction Writing Contest- The Day I Fell in Love
Saturday, Oct 7
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Half Price Books
39152 Fremont Hub, Fremont
www.fremontculturalartscouncil.org
Tee off for a good cause at the 21st Ghirardelli Golf Classic
Submitted by Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro is pleased to announce the 21st Annual “Ghirardelli Golf Classic” on October 16, 2023. Proceeds from this event will help fund vital youth and teen programs in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and surrounding communities, from after-school youth enrichments to teen workforce development and college prep courses. The deadline to register is October 9.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company President and CEO Joel Burrows set an ambitious goal of raising $350,000. Ghirardelli is increasing its sponsorship to $80,000 this year and will also match the first $100,000 in donations.
The event will kick off at 9 a.m. with registration, breakfast, driving range, and putting practice at Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton. The tour tournament gets underway at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start followed by plenty of delicious food, drink, and fun activities along the course.
This year’s Ghirardelli Golf Classic also features a new “Beat the Pro” opportunity on Hole 17 with professional golfer Kaira Martin. There’s also a chance for guests to enlist a golf-ball-carrying drone to fly your team’s ball above the green for a chance at a hole-in-one on Hole 9.
The tournament will end at 4 p.m. A cocktail reception and dinner will take place on the outdoor patio at 5 p.m.
Ghirardelli Golf Classic
Monday, Oct 16
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ruby Hill Golf Club
3400 W. Ruby Hill Dr., Pleasanton
Deadline to register: October 9
Head of Nirankari Mission visits Life Chiropractic College
Submitted by Prafull Lande
Sant Nirankari Mission (SNM) Head, Satguru Mata Sudiksha Savinder Hardev ji Maharaj, along with Nirankari Rajpita Ramit ji, has been traveling nonstop for more than a month covering different SNM centers all across North America to bless devotees. As part of the tour, Her Holiness attended three events in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding areas.
The spiritual head has been an advocate for helping underserved populations through the Mission’s outreach services such as building schools and hospitals, hosting blood donation drives and cleanliness drives, and providing disaster relief around the world.
Her Holiness visited Life Chiropractic College West on Monday, August 14 and addressed a classroom of young students, who are embarking into a life of healing and social service. “True Salvation (mukti) is possible only when one connects to this formless God,” Her Holiness said to the main congregation. “And this aim of the true seeker is to be one with One (Formless).”
Rajpita ji in his discourse stressed the importance of a True master. “Salvation can be possible right now, only if the seeker finds a true master (Satguru) as a True master makes us realize formless God.”
“Let’s become that beacon, that lighthouse that others can come to, and the path opens up to create a brighter future for humanity,” said Dr. Ron Oberstein, President of Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward. He helps send teams of chiropractic doctors overseas to provide free medical aid at Mission events in India, serving tens of thousands during recent years.
Honoring the community service provided by SNM, Festival of the Globe (FOG) presented a trophy of felicitation to Satguru Mata Sudiksha Savinder Hardev ji Maharaj. FIA (Federation of Indian Americans) Chairman and FOG founder Dr. Romesh Japra has been organizing India Day Parade and fair every year for the past 30 years. On his behalf, FIA media chair Ritu Maheshwari attended and presented the trophy to Mataji. Fremont Vice Mayor Teresa Cox also presented a proclamation to Her Holiness acknowledging SNM’s work for humanity.
The Sant Nirankari Mission is an international spiritual movement aspiring to unify mankind by emphasizing self-realization, tolerance, love, humility, humanness, and oneness among all beings regardless of religion, caste, color, or creed. The SNM hosts spiritual congregations weekly throughout the Bay Area. For more information, visitwww.nirankari.org.
Ignite Music Society welcomes classic music to Fremont
By Olivia Ma
Fremont City is full of popular annual events that draw lots of visitors, such as the famous Festival for the Arts in the summer, and the popular downtown Trick or Treat event in the fall. This weekend, get ready to embark on a musical journey like no other at the second annual “Ignite Music Festival” on October 8! This year, Ignite Music Society is turning up the heat with a classic music festival experience that promises to beautifully display timeless tunes and showcase the incredible talents of young artists from across the nation.
As a passionate youth educator and visionary entrepreneur, Chloe Wang, the founder of Ignite Music Society, deeply believes in the power of music. “Music is a worldwide language that can make people happy and peaceful. It is a great tool to make connections among people, as well as nurturing the soul,” says Wang, “at Ignite Music Festival 2023, we want to showcase the young musicians’ talents, providing them with opportunities to pursue their musical dreams.”
If last year’s music festival was any indication, we can expect a wonderful blend of exceptional performances, captivating compositions, and an atmosphere filled with enchanting melodies once again. Not only will 15 incredible award-winning young musicians perform, but internationally acclaimed pianist and master teacher Ory Shihor will also take the stage and showcase the compelling power of music.
Anyone is welcome to attend the ‘Ignite Music Festival’ on October 8 at Fremont Central Park! Through the power of music, Ignite Music Society aims to unite all their viewers and find love in times of difficulty.
Ignite Music Festival
Sunday, Oct 8
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Fremont Central Park Performance Pavilion
Dennis Gax
iola Headlines Joketoberfest at JP’s in Castro Valley
Submitted by Karin Richey
Ring in fall with a pint and a side of laughs on Saturday, October 7 at JP’s Restaurant in Castro Valley. Plethos Productions’ annual “Joketoberfest” is a hilarious stand-up comedy show featuring the best comedians in the Bay.
This year’s show features headliner Dennis Gaxiola. He has over 20 national television appearances under his belt, including Comedy Central’s Laffapalooza with Jamie Foxx, Stand-up Revolution with Gabriel Iglesias, and STARZ. Gaxiola is a seasoned pro who has graced stages all over the Bay Area and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to witness his unmatched wit and comedic timing live on stage.
Joketoberfest host, Priya Guyadeen, is an award-winning comedian and the founder of Cougar Comedy. With her quick wit and infectious single-mom humor, Priya never fails to bring the laughs. Her comedic prowess has earned her a special place in the hearts of comedy fans.
The show also features the incredibly funny Ed Black. A two-time semi-finalist at Helium’s Comedy Competition and a regular performer at renowned comedy venues such as Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line SF, and Comedy House NOLA, Ed Black is guaranteed to leave you in stitches with his unique brand of humor.
Guests will be able to enjoy JP’s full bar and restaurant menu of tasty drinks and dinner while enjoying the show. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at plethos.org.
Joketoberfest
Saturday, Oct 7
7 p.m.
JP’s Family Restaurant
3600 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley
Tickets: $15
Stroll local treasures at Milpitas Artwalk
Submitted by Milpitas Recreation and Community Services
Local artistic talent and short performances will make for a lively evening in downtown Milpitas on Saturday, October 7. Fine artists and craftspeople will display their skills in the display area or in their own booths. Many will be selling their works onsite. Musicians, dancers, actors, and performers of all ages and skill levels will be performing on the community stage, or in spots along the street. Along the way, why not dine at a local restaurant and check out what’s new on Main Street?
This program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Milpitas Artwalk
Saturday, Oct 7
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Main Street
Milpitas Library to Sinnott Ln., Milpitas
(408) 586-3212
www.milpitas.gov/180/Recreation-Community-Services
Rocketry team achieves 11th place at 2023 National Championships!
Submitted by Newark Memorial High School Rocketry Club
The Newark Memorial High School (NMHS) Rocketry Club competed at the American Rocketry Challenge (ARC) finals on May 20, 2023 at The Plains, VA (near Washington, D.C.). The top 100 teams across the nation (out of 798 total) were invited to compete at the National Finals event.
To qualify, teams had to design a rocket that could safely carry one raw egg 850 feet up and back, with a total flight duration of 42 to 45 seconds. At the national competition, the ability for teams to adjust their rockets was tested by having them fly to different specifications. The night before the contest a coin was flipped to decide that Round One would require a height of 875 feet for a flight duration of 43-46 seconds. The top 37 teams from Round One were deemed accurate enough to compete in Round Two that afternoon with 825 feet and 41-44 seconds as the new targets.
NMHS students noted the local weather and finalized their plans for launch day. “We were confident in our rocket design for the morning launch; we had achieved multiple practice launches with excellent scores before leaving for Nationals, and the conditions were similar,” said 2023 Team Captain Markus Gruendler. “In the afternoon, however, the warmer air becomes less predictable and much stronger, so we were much more interested in how the rocket would perform under those conditions.”
“We were thrilled and relieved to watch our rocket soar straight upwards without much effect from the wind,” said Sebastian Llaguno, a senior at NMHS and one of the new Team Captains for 2024. “When the scores were posted, our whole Rocketry Club was ecstatic to be tied for First Place after Round One.”
The team was a bit unlucky with the wind and their adjustments to their rocket for the 825-foot height during Round Two and dropped to eleventh place overall. “After being in first place for Round One, we were of course disappointed to end up in eleventh place, especially because the difference between tenth and eleventh was only two hundredths of a second,” said Markus Gruendler, “But I am still proud of our Rocketry Club—we’ve proven that NMHS Rocketry has recovered from COVID, and that it won’t be long until we’ve won Nationals once more.”
ARC competition day also features several high-powered rocket launches, rocket-themed jeopardy contests, and opportunities to meet representatives from aerospace corporations, universities, and STEM groups. “I enjoyed serving as an Ambassador from the NMHS Rocketry Club and explaining how our rocket works to special guests attending the launch day,” said club member Hamza Hasan.
While in Washington, D.C., the students were able to visit NASA Headquarters and the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. “It was an amazing experience to see inside the workings of NASA and show Deputy Administrator (DA) Pamela Melroy our rockets,” said Katie Gruendler, NMHS senior and current President of the Rocketry Club. “We enjoyed hearing about her test flights and how she became an Astronaut.” The students were able to see the auditorium where NASA presentations and interviews take place and take photos with DA Melroy.
On previous trips, the Air and Space Museum had been closed for renovations, so students relished the opportunity to see the exhibits this time. Vice President Isaac Pinedo recalls, “Seeing the space capsules from the early days of the lunar program was eye-opening and helped us see how far space exploration has advanced i
n recent decades and what we might be able to do in the future to expand on our rocket-launching experience.”
The 2024 challenge includes designing, building, and flying a safe and stable model rocket to an altitude of exactly 820 feet, while also achieving a total flight duration of 43 to 46 seconds. The rockets must have two different body tube diameters and must return safely and connected while carrying a payload of one raw egg. Team Captain Katie Gruendler organized summer sessions to help the teams begin drafting their designs for the 2024 ARC competition.
The students are fortunate to have NMHS teachers like Mr. Jacob Goldsmith advising them this year as well as community members Jack Stone, Robert Taylor, and Janice Bishop as club mentors. The Rocketry Club also appreciates the support of the NMHS leadership and Newark Unified School District. Rocketry Club Council Members Zayna Ansariand Bateel Ibrahim joined in for summer build sessions, and more recently the club sold “Space Juice” at a school fundraiser. The Rocketry Club is excited to have many new members this year, especially freshmen to help broaden the club and provide continuity for the future.
For more information about the NMHS Rocketry Club, follow us on Instagram at @nmhsrocketry.
NMHS Rocketry Club
Newark Memorial High School
39375 Cedar Blvd, Newark
Instagram: @nmhsrocketry
Park Happenings for October
Submitted by Dave Mason
Wildfire safety is especially important in the fall, when hot, dry Diablo winds blow in from the East, creating potentially dangerous fire conditions. When in parks, be aware of fire warnings and follow all safety rules. Report any potential fire hazards immediately and call 911 if you see a fire.
The Park District is a leader in addressing the risks of wildfires and stands ready to fight fires if they occur. Year-round activities include thinning and removing hazardous vegetation from parks, maintaining a professionally trained fire department with specialized wildland firefighting equipment, operating two helicopters with firefighting capabilities, and closely monitoring fire weather conditions.
Habitat restoration is underway at Briones Regional Park as part of the Briones Pilot Project, a two-year project testing various trail management strategies to enhance visitor experience, reduce conflicts, improve trail safety, and protect natural habitat and wildlife. Restoring illegally built “bootleg” trails is a critical component.
Key pilot project strategies include:
- Four Bike-Only/Downhill-Only Trails
- Dedicated Odd/Even Weekend Day Access – On odd-numbered weekend days, bikers and hikers are allowed on designated trails. On even-numbered weekend days, horses and hikers are allowed on designated trails. Hikers are permitted on all days on most trails in the pilot zone.
- Restoration of illegally built “bootleg” trails has begun. Bootleg trails often damage natural habitat for wildlife, including endangered and sensitive species.
Public access improvement and habitat restoration are coming soon to Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont on 300 acres donated to the Regional Parks Foundation and passed through to the Park District to expand Coyote Hills Regional Park. The project restores habitat and provides balanced public access to approximately 200 acres, including seasonal wetlands, grassland, riparian forest, and oak savanna. New visitor facilities include an additional 100-space parking area, picnic tables, restrooms, water fountains, new and improved trails, wildlife overlooks, and educational exhibits and signage. The project is expected to open in 2024.
Tarantulas are out and about looking for love in Regional Parks. In the fall, you may encounter male tarantulas along the trails as they venture out in search of mates. Although tarantulas can look scary with their large size and furry bodies, they are actually gentle giants and are harmless to humans. The best parks to spot tarantulas are Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Del Valle Regional Park, and Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve.
The Park District also has a number of naturalist-led programs in October that are focused on tarantulas. For a complete list of programs, visit www.ebparks.org/calendar and search “tarantula.”
Enjoy “Fall on the Farm” at the Ardenwood Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy old-time country fun as you help bring in this year’s crop of corn. Outside the field, enjoy seasonal activities, cider pressing, old-time music, and historic crafts. Ride a narrow-gauge train and learn what late 19th-century life was like on a tour of the beautifully restored farmhouse. Please bring a bag if you would like to take home some of your harvested corn. $12/adults, $10/seniors, $8/children ages 4-17, ages 3 and under free. Advance registration is available. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/calendar and search “Harvest Festival.”
History comes alive with games, activities, and music at the Sunol Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sunol Visitor Center. Celebrate the diverse heritage of the Sunol Wilderness at this fun festival for all ages! Free event. Parking is $5. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/events/sunol-heritage-festival.
2023 Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards
Submitted by Alameda County Office of Education
There is still time to get tickets for the Alameda County Office of Education’s “Teacher of the Year awards,” held at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Acknowledge 18 inspiring educators and learn their stories. Read more about the 2023 honorees at https://www.acoe.org/toy.
Alameda County’s education community of more than 12,000 teachers are everyday heroes, dedicated to serving and supporting the youth of one of the most diverse counties in California.
Teacher of the Year Awards
Thursday, Oct 5
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Ceremony
Castro Valley
Center for the Arts
19501 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley
(510) 889-8961
https://www.cvcfa.com/
Purchase tickets on eventbrite.com
Tickets: Adults $20; students free
FREE E-Waste drop-off event at Logan High School
By Tri-CED Community Recycling
Tri-CED Community Recycling will host a FREE “Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Drop-Off Event” on Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at James Logan High School’s main parking lot on Alvarado-Niles Road. Our E-Waste events are provided at no additional cost to residents on behalf of UC Recycles and held in partnership with Civicorps, a fellow local non-profit workforce training program for young adults. We welcome all Union City residents to participate in recycling their unwanted E-Waste safely and responsibly.
Acceptable E-Waste items for recycling include: Television sets (all sizes), computer monitors, laptop computers, computer hard drives, computer keyboards and mice, printers (excluding industrial size), cell phones/old phones, DVD players, VCRs, stereo equipment, and fax machines (excluding industrial size). For a full list of acceptable items, please visit: www.Tri-CED.org.
Please note that the following items are prohibited and will not be collected at this event: Household hazardous waste (HHW), kitchen appliances, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Visit www.StopWaste.org/ReSource to learn how to properly dispose of these items.
Tri-CED Community Recycling is a State-certified and designated E-Waste collection facility and has been handling E-Waste properly for almost 20 years. Residents are encouraged to drop off their E-Waste for recycling at our facility located at 33377 Western Avenue, Union City, throughout the year during operating hours on Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Tri-CED at (510) 429-8030 or visit www.Tri-CED.org.
FREE E-Waste drop-off event
Saturday, Oct 14
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Main parking lot on Alvarado-Niles Rd.
James Logan High School
1800 H St., Union City
(510) 429-8030
Uptown Funk
Submitted by Terry Liebowitz
Are you looking for an upbeat evening of fun? On Saturday, October 14, “Uptown Funk, Tribute to Bruno Mars,” comes to the Castro Valley Center for the Arts sponsored by the Castro Valley Arts Foundation.
This international touring group is the original Bruno Mars tribute band. Experience the exciting music and dance moves of this high energy pop group. Sing along to “Treasure,” “Grenade,” “That’s What I Like,” “24K Magic,” and “Uptown Funk.” Band leader and guitarist Daniel Coffeng comments, “Following our nonstop Summer Amphitheater Tour which has taken us around the country from Ohio to Texas, Arizona to Oregon, Iowa to Washington, Colorado to Missouri…including a memorable stop in Woodstock, Georgia with over 15,000 in attendance, we are excited to come to Castro Valley!”
Singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruno Mars (originally Peter Gene Hernandez), grew up in Hawaii in an entertainment family. His first performances, at age four, were Elvis impersonations. He is known for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including Pop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Disco, and Rock. Bruno has sold 130 million records worldwide, garnering 15 Grammys.
Castro Valley Center for the Arts is a little over a mile from the Castro Valley BART Station. Parking is free. For tickets and more information, go to cvartsfoundation.org.
Uptown Funk, Tribute to Bruno Mars
Saturday, Oct 14
7:30 p.m.
Castro Valley Center for the Arts
19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley
(510) 537-3335
Tickets: $42-48
The Smoke Signal
By David R. Newman
The newspaper industry is in trouble. According to the Pew Research Center, U.S. daily circulation is at an all-time low. Readers and advertisers have been migrating to digital news sources en masse, leaving everyone wondering about the future of traditional print media.
We at Tri-City Voice see another picture. Seldom included in these reports is the high school newspaper scene, where journalism students are working hard on important stories that shape the way they view the world. Climate change, artificial intelligence, gender fluidity, systemic racism…these issues affect us all.
In this series, we take a peek at this new generation of journalists. Each month we will focus on an East Bay high school to see what goes on in their newsroom. How do they operate? What stories are they working on? What skills are they learning?
It’s a story of hope and resilience. And an eternal truth…that good journalism matters, now more than ever.
There is a quiet buzz in the room, a palpable nervous energy. You can hear it in the occasional cough, muted conversations, side snicker, and constantly clacking laptop keyboards. At first glance it seems like an average high school classroom, filled with students peering at screens, checking notes, and glancing up at a multicolored assignment chart on the whiteboard.
A closer examination, however, will reveal that these students are a team on a mission, and a deadline is looming. They have just a few days to clarify their thoughts, edit their pieces, and format their words and photos into one cohesive vision.
This is the Smoke Signal, Mission San Jose High School’s (MSJHS) student-run newspaper.
Established in 1964, when the school first opened, the Smoke Signal is produced by a group of approximately 50 students split into two Journalis
m classes. Sandra Cohen is their adviser, and has been teaching Journalism at MSJH for the past 20 years. “The students do everything–they suggest, write, edit, and lay out all of the content…For each class there is half of an editorial board, with writers who report to editors, who report to the Editors-In-Chief (EIC), who work with me.”
EICs, along with the Editorial Board and Managers, handle day-to-day operations and keep things running smoothly. Collaboration is encouraged. Most writers work with a partner from the other class, or in groups. Editors work in pairs, each responsible for word counts and layouts within their own section–News, Opinion, Feature, Centerspread, A&E, Sports, and Graphics. A detailed workflow coordinates writers and editors, beginning with brainstorming and ending with a final draft.
Training begins the summer before students’ first year with the paper (Journalism is offered starting sophomore year). Once school starts, new writers learn the basics of news writing, photography, and layout. As time goes on, however, most of their learning comes through doing. Outgoing senior editors leave legacy letters explaining their responsibilities and offering words of encouragement. Says current co-EIC Karina Han, “The Smoke Signal is like a family. I’ve met many of my friends during my time here. Everyone is always ready to help and support each other.”
Like every newspaper, the Smoke Signal runs on cycles. Every four weeks, 1,600 issues are printed and distributed on campus and to a handful of nearby locations. (There are also a few mail subscribers.) Each issue averages 20 pages, running the gamut from restaurant and film reviews, opinion pieces and informative guides, to student/teacher spotlights, sports coverage, and investigative exclusives.
Cohen’s background in advertising and marketing with The Mercury News has undoubtedly helped the Smoke Signal stay afloat, since all their financial support comes from advertising. “We get no money at all from the district or the school. So, we’re completely self-sustaining. We have a few loyal customers who come back every year, but it’s really up to us to go out and attract new advertisers.”
The Smoke Signal can also be found online. A copy of the print version is stored on Issuu, a digital publishing platform. Students also update and maintain their own website, which features articles from the print version as well as exclusive online articles and video content. Stories are also distributed through Instagram and Facebook, as well as the occasional podcast.
The Smoke Signal has garnered numerous awards, placing silver or gold every year for the past 20 years in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Crown Awards. In 2023 they received a Silver Award in the High School Hybrid News category, and in 2022 they received a Gold Award in the Digital News category, beating out over 800 other publications.
It’s a pattern of excellence that speaks to the students’ dedication, and the gentle yet firm guidance of their adviser. Therefore, MSJH Journalism classes are in high demand. Instead of just signing up for the course, as is usually the norm, students are required to submit a written application consisting of a cover letter, writing samples, and any other qualifications they feel will help them stand out. A 10-minute interview with outgoing seniors on the Editorial Board is also part of the screening process.
The Smoke Signal boasts strong alumni involvement. Many students who graduate return to MSJH to visit with their adviser and peers. It was here where they learned about leadership and time management, interviewing techniques, and video editing. It was never just about the story–whether covering the teacher shortage, or student anxiety–but about their own transformation as well.
Says co-EIC Julia Peng, “I have learned how to be a more passionate and curious person.” Co-Opinion Editor Annika Singh concurs, “This experience has challenged me. I have definitely grown as a writer and as a thinker, and I’ve learned so much about our community.”
Cohen is proud of her students, and offers these parting words: “Good writing matters. It always has and it always will. We need to have journalists who will challenge the status quo and do the deep dives into news we need to know. My students are headed out into the world with highly transferable skills that they learned here. Most will do work that is unrelated but all will need to be critical thinkers and excellent communicators.”
The Smoke Signal
News and notes from around the world
Submitted by The Association of Mature American Citizens
Ignobility?
The Ig Nobel Prize is not to be confused with the Nobel Prize; it is an “ignoble” award that’s been around for more than three decades. Its purpose is to “celebrate the unusual, honor the imaginative and spur people’s interest in science, medicine, and technology.” Its focus is to “first make people laugh, then make them think.” For example, this year’s Chemistry and Geology Prize was presented to a researcher who delved in the reasons “why many scientists like to lick rocks.” The Literature Prize went to a team that probed into “the sensations people feel when they repeat a single word many, many, many, many, many, many, many times.” View the prize winning professors on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9UQi0ORXv4
An abundance of ‘twin-dergarteners’
“While the first day of kindergarten can sometimes be anxiety-inducing for young children, having a built-in buddy along on the first day of school is one of the benefits for these incoming twin-dergarteners,” says The Colonial School District in Montgomery County, PA. The District made the remark in announcing that 17 sets of twins were starting kindergarten in the 2023-24 school year. As one kindergarten teacher in the area put it: “I have been a kindergarten teacher for 20 years. Usually, there’s maybe a couple sets of twins, if that.” See the schoolyard siblings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og2w2wxeyow
Teethpaste story
There are some would-be collectors who choose to focus on rare coins or trading cards. And then there is Dr. Val Kolpakov in Alpharetta, GA. He’s a dentist and so, naturally, he decided to start collecting tubes of toothpaste. His amazing collection of 2,037 toothpastes from all over the world earned him a Guinness World Record recently. His collection includes toothpastes with the flavors of rye, scotch, bourbon and, for those who might need a little jolt to wake up in the morning, he found toothpastes with the flavor of Japanese horseradish, better known as Wasabi. See the toothpaste collection on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=84o6TgM-UiY
The Association of Mature American Citizens is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization representing membership in Washington, D.C. and in local congressional districts nationwide. More information is available on its website at www.amac.us.
From Galileo to Clipper, Exploring Jupiter’s Moons
By Vivian White
“…We, too, are made of wonders, of great
and ordinary loves, of small invisible worlds,
of a need to call out through the dark.”
From In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa by Ada Limon
As autumn begins, if you’re up late, you may notice a bright point of light rising in the east. Look a bit closer, with a pair of binoculars, and you’ll notice it’s not a star at all. While stars look point-like no matter how big your backyard telescope, this light appears as a circle under closer examination. Even more curious, you will likely see a line of smaller dots on one or both sides. Congratulations! You’ve rediscovered the king of the planets—majestic Jupiter—and its four largest moons.
Galileo famously chronicled the four moving dots near Jupiter and surmised that they were orbiting the distant world. While Jupiter has well over 80 discovered moons as of September 2023, these brightest four are called the “Galilean Moons”—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. (Great mnemonics exist to remember these in order of distance from Jupiter, such as “I Eat Green Caterpillars”) You can follow these like Galileo did, using stargazing apps or the handy image below. A favorite beginning observing challenge is to track the movement of the Galilean Moons over the course of many nights. Even within a few hours, you will notice them moving in relation to Jupiter, just as Galileo did.
Fast forward 414 years, and NASA will be sending a robotic mission to investigate the surface of one of these distant worlds. The Europa Clipper Mission is launching to the cold, icy moon in 2024, to begin orbiting in 2030. With its salty oceans covered by ice, Europa was chosen as an excellent location to continue the search for life outside of Earth. Clipper will be the largest spacecraft ever sent to another planet, designed to withstand Jupiter’s punishing radiation. Once it arrives at Jupiter in 2030, NASA plans to do about 50 flybys of Europa, mapping almost the entire surface of this watery world.
What was once only dreamed of in the small telescope of Galileo, or in great works of fiction, is turning into reality thanks to NASA. One of the celebrated quotes from the classic 2010: Odyssey Two warns, “All these worlds are yours, except Europa. Attempt no landing there.” Science fiction fans can feel relieved knowing that writer Arthur C. Clarke gave his blessing for the Europa Clipper mission.
Join the Europa Message in a Bottle Campaign to send your name with the spacecraft, hear the rest of the poem by the US Poet Laureate, and learn more about the wonders of space travel with the Clipper Mission: https://europa.nasa.gov/participate.
Watch a wonderful Clipper webinar with Dr. Cynthia Phillips, planetary geologist with the mission on the Nasa Night Sky Network YouTube page. Search for NSN Webinar Series: Europa Clipper Updates with Dr. Cynthia Phillips
This article is distributed by NASA’s Night Sky Network (NSN). The NSN program supports astronomy clubs across the USA dedicated to astronomy outreach. Visit nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov to find local clubs, events, and more!
THE ROBOT REPORT
Dexterity partners with FedEx to debut trailer loading robots
By Brianna Wessling
Dexterity AI announced a collaboration with FedEx Corp to leverage AI-powered robotic technology to load boxes into trucks and trailers. Dexterity’s propriety mobile robot design, called DexR, navigates autonomously to the back of trailers and uses its two robotic arms to load boxes from a powered conveyor system into the truck.
Truck loading is one of the most challenging and labor-intensive tasks in parcel hubs. Manual loading of trailers is taxing, and previous technology approaches have not been able to handle the complex decision-making required to stack the wide range of shipments, like those encountered in the FedEx network. At FedEx, robotic systems need to be able to handle packages that vary in size, shape, weight, and packaging material.
“Our culture of innovation is driven by a desire to help our team members and customers succeed,” Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president of Operations Science and Advanced Technologies for FedEx, said. “Based on feedback from our operations team, we have been looking for a solution that helps alleviate the challenges of truck loading. Collaborating with Dexterity AI to combine the latest in AI and robotics supports our operations team while meeting growing customer demand.”
When designing this system, Dexterity focused on the complexity of truck unloading and gave its mobile robots a suite of intelligence ranging from the ability to see, touch, think, and move quickly to pack trailers with stable, dense walls of randomized boxes. DexR’s unique two-arm design also enables the robot to pick and pack boxes simultaneously, improving throughput.
Dexterity’s AI platform uses a broad set of intelligence so it can be used to handle all of the complexities of truck loading required by FedEx’s operations. Some of the platform’s characteristics include generative wall planning, a sense of touch, machine learning-based pack improvement, and integrated motion planning.
“FedEx shares our belief that innovation should solve the most difficult tasks in operations,” Samir Menon, founder and CEO of Dexterity AI, said. “Our collaboration is driven by a vision of AI-powered robotics that is adaptable to our customer’s most pressing needs.”
The testing of the truck-loading technology is ongoing by FedEx, with a goal to refine the technology and deploy it commercially in the future.
In August, Dexterity unveiled the 3.0 release of its Palletizing and Depalletizing software (PDP), which is aimed at unlocking pallet operations in the warehouse. With a slate of new features aimed at improving throughput, reducing installation and integration time and cost, and increasing flexibility of performance, PD
P 3.0 makes pallet loading and unloading effortless for third-party logistics providers, retailers, apparel manufacturers, and other material handlers.
Brianna Wessling is an Associate Editor, Robotics, WTWH Media. She can be reached at [email protected].
Trash Talk
By The PickUp Artist
This is the 31st edition of Trash Talk, a column devoted to cleaning up our neighborhoods, our environment, and our outlook on life.
Contest Results – We have a winner!
We have a surprise ending for our Trash Talk Win-a-Laptop contest. The entry with the most votes was “Student Involvement,” but the winner was gracious enough to decline the prize, thinking it could go to someone with a greater need. The second-place entry was “Recycle Pill Bottles,” who also declined the laptop. So, the winner is “Recycle VHS Tapes.” A heartfelt thanks to all entrants, and to those who voted.
Reminder for FREE trash disposal
The next free disposal day event for Hayward residents will be on October 14. Six times per year, residents of incorporated Hayward may pre-register to dispose of up to five cubic yards of household items safely and legally, free of charge. Five cubic yards is roughly equivalent to one full bed of an average-size pickup truck. Items should be taken to the city transfer station at 3455 Enterprise Ave.
Registration will open two weeks prior to the event, no same-day drop-offs. Proof of Hayward residency is required. Hayward holds these events on the second Saturday of even-numbered months. They will be held regardless of weather conditions.
To learn more about Hayward’s free Disposal Days, go to the program page on the City of Hayward website, or contact City Maintenance Services at (510) 881-7745 or [email protected].
Heat Pumps
What is a heat pump? Think of it as air-conditioning that works in both directions. It can pump in heat from outside your house, heating it in the winter. It can also pump heat from inside your house outside, working like an AC.
Heat pumps give you comfortable, consistent heating and hot water. Advantages:
- Less energy: Heat pumps use 4x less energy than even the most efficient boilers to generate the same amount of heat.
- Less carbon: That efficiency means you’ll instantly slash your heat carbon footprint by around 70%. Plus, they run on electricity, which gets greener every year.
- Less maintenance: A heat pump can last 20 years – about twice as long as a boiler – and maintenance is less pricey.
On chilly days, heat pumps produce four times as much energy as they use, but in harsh winter climates, your heat pump will need a few additional design features to achieve the same effects as legacy systems like furnaces.
Your unit needs:
- Refrigerants with a low boiling point
- Variable speed compressors that allow you to adjust the efficiency in extreme weather
- An improved compression cycle
- Exceptional ambient airflow rates
You can boost your winter energy efficiency by leaving your thermostat at one constant temperature throughout the day. Maintaining a warm setting uses less energy than creating it. Staying up to date with your heat pump maintenance schedule will also improve your effects, so remember to request professional service twice a year.
A word to the wise…
Dog owners, you are responsible for your pet, your companion. If they bite someone, that person can sue you. If your pet makes a mess, it is your responsibility to clean it up. In California, you can be fined $100 on a first offense for not cleaning up after your pet, and up to $750 by the fourth. Do the right thing and pick the waste up. Don’t just ‘gift-wrap’ it and put it back down on the ground: Then another plastic bag is befouling the environment. Dispose of it properly. Have as much consideration for your neighbors as you do for your pet.
The quotes for today:
“Accomplish as much as you can in your lifetime, ‘cuz when else are you going to do it?” comedian Gallagher of sledge-o-matic fame.
Contact Information
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Give a warm welcome to drying peppers
By Daniel O’Donnell
Peppers of any kind are possible to grow in the Bay Area, but they can be unpredictable producers. If someone is skilled or lucky enough to get a bountiful harvest in September, most likely they do not want to waste even one of them. However, peppers, like many fruits, cannot be stored fresh for long periods of time. Fortunately, peppers can be dried in numerous ways so they can be available for the times of the year when they cannot be freshly picked.
Fruits such as avocados, bananas, and pears are described as climacteric which means they continue to ripen after being harvested as they are high in the plant hormone ethylene. Pomegranates, grapes, and melons are non-climacteric fruits and can only fully ripen if they are attached to their mother plant because they have low levels of ethylene. Peppers are not as easy to classify.
Some peppers produce the ripening hormone ethylene, but hot peppers also produce abscisic acid, which helps ripen the fruit after being harvested. This is why hot peppers are difficult to classify as being climacteric or not. Regardless of their classification, pepper plants do not produce fruits all year long. They have a primary harvest window of only a couple of months. All peppers change color when ripening, so peppers that are changing or have changed in color and are still firm make the best candidates for drying. Any type of pepper can be dried.
Removing all moisture from peppers will prevent bacterial development and spoilage allowing them to be eaten safely several months after harvesting. However, the dehydration
process also develops a pepper with a higher accumulation of sugars, capsaicin, and other agents based on its lower mass. This creates sweeter and more intense citrusy, smokey, and earthy flavors in the dried peppers than in their fresh counterparts. The heat from a pepper is not a taste but rather a response from pain receptors in the tongue, so it is important to remember that dried peppers will be hotter.
There are five ways to dry peppers. Each method begins with washing the peppers and cutting out any soft blemishes. Slicing peppers in half can shorten drying time. Peppers are fully dried if they crack when you bend them.
The tradition of sun or air-drying peppers, primarily chilies, was used by indigenous peoples of Central America and dates back over 2,500 years. This method consists of using a needle to thread string through the stems and then hanging the peppers in a sunny location with low humidity and good airflow. This process can take up to six or seven weeks.
A food dehydrator is the most dependable way to dry peppers. Dry air is circulated consistently while maintaining an optimal temperature that can be adjusted based on the size of the peppers being dried. Most manuals will have specific recommendations for drying times and temperatures.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration about 90% of U.S. homes have an oven. That means that 90% of Americans have the ability to dry peppers. Oven drying is a process in which peppers are arranged on a rack and placed in the oven set on its lowest cooking temperature. The oven door should remain slightly open to allow moisture to escape and increase air flow. The process can take eight to 10 hours depending on the size of the peppers.
Fewer households have air fryers, but as these grow in popularity, more and more people will be able to dry peppers in a shorter amount of time. Place peppers on the fryer basket and set the temperature on the lowest setting. Check after 40 minutes, and dry in five-minute intervals until peppers are completely dried.
Peppers can also be dried on a gas BBQ grill. Place them on the grill rack on the opposite side of the heat, turned on at the lowest temperature. Prop the lid open to encourage air circulation and moisture evaporation. Monitor regularly, but expect the peppers to be fully dried after 6 to 8 hours.
It is important to make sure the peppers are completely dried before storing them long term. After the initial drying process and cooling, store them in a mason jar. Keep the jar in a dark place and once a day for seven days, shake the jar. Look for any moisture droplets. If none appear, the peppers are good to store long term. If there is moisture, they will need to be dried for a bit longer.
Drying peppers does not only change the flavor profiles but the peppers’ names as well. Dried jalapenos are called chipotles. Dried poblanos are anchos, marasols become guajillos, and chilacas transform into pasillas. However, one thing that does not change is that peppers are healthy and delicious, and if you can take a little heat in the kitchen, then you can enjoy them all year long.
Daniel O’Donnell is the co-owner and operator of an organic landscape design/build company in Fremont. www.Chrysalis-Gardens.com
The Passing of Senator Feinstein
Submitted by James Sauls
“Sadly, Senator Feinstein passed away September 28 at her home in Washington, D.C. Her passing is a great loss for so many, from those who loved and cared for her to the people of California that she dedicated her life to serving.
“Senator Feinstein never backed away from a fight for what was just and right. At the same time, she was always willing to work with anyone, even those she disagreed with, if it meant bettering the lives of Californians or the betterment of our nation.
“There are few women who can be called senator, chairman, mayor, wife, mom and grandmother. Senator Feinstein was a force of nature who made an incredible impact on our country and her home state.
“She left a legacy that is undeniable and extraordinary. There is much to say about who she was and what she did, but for now, we are going to grieve the passing of our beloved boss, mentor and friend.”
Hayward City Council
September 26, 2023
Consent Agenda
- Approve the minutes of the special joint meeting of the City Council and the Hayward Public Finance Authority Board on September 12, 2023
- Amend the ground lease between the Hayward Redevelopment Successor Agency and 1069 B Street LLC California Limited Liability Company, as successor in interest to Cinema Place Hayward, LLC
- Award Construction Contract to JJ Construction and Design, Inc., for the municipal parking lot No. 11 Improvement Project
- Adopt a resolution finding the city’s lease with the East Bay Regional Park District allows the Hayward Marsh Restoration Project
Mayor Mark Salinas Aye
Angela Andrews Aye
Ray Bonilla Aye
Dan Goldstein Aye
Julie Roche Aye
George Syrop Aye
Francisco Zermeno Aye
Milpitas City Council
September 19, 2023
Consent Calendar:
- Introduce an ordinance regarding the regulation of street vendors in parks and public rights of way
- Consider recommendations for removal from City Commission, and Accept Commissioner Resignation
- Review and accept the 2023 Legislative Season Action Report, including an update on 2023 State and Federal Earmark Requests
- Authorize the fee reimbursement Agreement for Transit Area Specific Public Facilities and Public Improvements at the 2001 Tarob Court Project by KB Home South Bay, Inc.; and Approve Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $149,000
- Approve and authorize to execute the improvement agreement with Extra Shine Car
Wash, Inc., for the Completion of Offsite Public Improvements Located at 554 South Main Street Associated with Site Development Permit - Authorize a Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Milpitas and DREF Milpitas, LLC, for the Apple Inc. Site Improvement Project at 260 S. Milpitas Blvd.
- Amend the professional services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for an additional agreement amount of $200,000, Subject to the Annual Appropriation of Funds
- Authorize an agreement amendment with Insight Public Sector, Inc.
- Approve an amendment of the master services and purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., by increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $913,178.60 to $1,026,887.82 over the five-year term
- Accept the FY 2022-23 Commissioners Annual Report for Six (6) Commissions and Approve Six (6) Commission Work Plans for FY 2023-24
Mayor Carmen Montano Aye
Evelyn Chua Aye
Gary Barbadillo Aye
Hon Lien Aye
Anthony Phan Aye
Newark City Council
September 14, 2023
Public Comment
- Resident asks to keep Newark free from fear of the new Covid-19 wave.
Consent Calendar
- Report on administrative actions during August recess
- Accept completion of Smith Avenue Sinkhole Repairs by Mountain Cascade, Inc.
- Adopt a resolution approving side letter agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees (NAME) and to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Newark Police Association (NPA) to provide that NPA serve as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for the Vehicle Abatement Officer classification
Mayor Michael Hannon Aye
Vice Mayor Sucy Collazo Aye
Luis Freitas Aye
Mike Bucci Aye
Matthew Jorgens Aye
Registrar of Voters announces voter language workshops
Submitted by SCC Registrar of Voters
The Registrar of Voters will be hosting a variety of language workshops aimed at educating voters about the upcoming November 7, 2023, Special Election. The virtual meetings will be presented in 14 languages: English, Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese, Gujarati, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, and Telugu.
All workshops will be presented in the designated language. The presenters are bilingual and can answer any questions in the specific language, or in English. Members of the public are invited to attend these workshops, where they will learn how to vote, where to vote, and how California’s Voter’s Choice Act provides greater flexibility and convenience.
“We are four years into our journey with the Voter’s Choice Act in Santa Clara County,” noted Shannon Bushey, Registrar of Voters, “These workshops serve as vital resources that enable our diverse community to actively engage in our democracy.”
Attendees will also learn how they can get involved in the election process, including how to become an election worker or volunteer.
All meetings will be held online via Zoom from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bilingual support will be provided. Registration information can be found online at https://sccvote.sccgov.org/home.
Voter Language Workshops
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
10/2: English
10/4: Chinese
10/5: Vietnamese
10/10: Tagalog
10/11: Hindi
10/12: Spanish
10/16: Korean
10/17: Punjabi
10/18: Telugu
10/19: Tamil
10/23: Gujarati
10/24: Japanese
10/25: Khmer
10/26: Nepali
San Leandro seeks resident input
Submitted by Paul Sanftner
The City of San Leandro is exploring a variety of local housing protections such as rent stabilization ordinance, rent registry, just cause, and tenant anti-harassment regulations, and is requesting community input.
A community meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom to gather insights and perspectives from residents, renters, and landlords that will help the City Council and City staff tailor the design of any new protections to align with community priorities. (Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.)
Additionally, an in-person community meeting will be held at the San Leandro Senior Community Center (13909 East 14th Street) on Wednesday, October 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Organizations that represent San Leandro renters and housing providers are encouraged to share the October 10th and 25th community meetings information with their networks in advance of the meetings to maximize opportunities for public engagement and feedback.
The City Housing Division will present feedback gathered from the community and seek direction at a Special City Council Rules Committee meeting tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 9, at 9 a.m. in the Surlene G. Grant Community Room.
For more information, contact by email at [email protected] or by phone at (510) 577-6006.
Online Resident
Input community meeting
Tuesday, Oct 10
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
www.sanleandro.org/SLhousingprotections
Union City City Council
September 26, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Consent Agenda
- Amend Title 18, Zoning, of the Union City Municipal Code and find that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Authorize a consulting services agreement with Cal-West Lighting and Signal Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $400,000 for traffic signal maintenance, on-call support and emergency repair services.
- Authorize a service agreement with The Professional Tree Care Company, in the amount of $310,250 for the annual tree pruning & removal project, and approve a contract amount up to $365,000; and authorizing to extend the agreement for a second year, for an additional amount up to $365,000.
- Authorize a grant of water line easement to Alameda County Water District (ACWD) in association with the Nuvera Homes Development (Tract Map 7728) by Turk Island Ventures, LLC.
- Amend the consulting services agreement with Park Engineering, in the amount of $100,000, for inspection services, for a total contract amount of $174,000.
- Amend the Classification and Compensation Plan to update the classifications of Transit Planner – Assistant, Transit Planner – Associate, and Vehicle Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Abstain
Jamie Patiño Aye
Scott Sakakihara Aye
Gary Singh Aye
Jeff Wang Aye
Union Sanitary District
September 25, 2023
Motions
- Consider Denial of Claim Filed by Chung-Ho Chen in the Amount of $100,000,000 for Injuries from a fall (to be reviewed by the Legal/Community Affairs Committee).
- Review and consider approval of the Construction Inspector I and II position descriptions and Construction Inspector I, II, and III salary ranges (to be reviewed by the Personnel Committee).
President Manny Fernandez Aye
Pat Kite Aye
Tom Handley Aye
Anjali Lathi Aye
Jennifer Toy Aye
Alameda County Fire Log
Submitted by ACFD
Thursday, September 21
- At 8:00 p.m. a joint response with Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD), Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD), Cal Fire, South San Joaquin County Fire, and Camp Parks Fire, responded to a residential structure fire that started to spread into nearby vegetation at the end of Christensen Road near the Bethany Reservoir. Firefighters contained the fire in less than an hour with no injuries.
BART Police Log
Submitted by BART PD
Friday, September 22
- At 4:05 p.m. police identified and contacted Ricky Siler, 33, from Berkeley on the platform of Milpitas station. Siler was taken into custody for public intoxication. Siler was booked at the Santa Clara County Jail.
Sunday, September 24
- At 5:54 p.m. a man identified by police as Jontis Washington, 32, from Concord was detained for fare evasion at San Leandro station. Washington had an active prohibition order and was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
- At 11:41 p.m. a man identified by police as John Burton, 37, from San Francisco was detained during a train patrol at Bay Fair station. He was arrested for possession of drug paraphenalia and a controlled substance and an active warrant. Burton was booked into the Santa Rita Jail.
Monday, September 25
- At 4:25 a.m. a woman identified by police as Estefania Solorio, 27, from Perris was arrested in the parking lot of South Hayward station for domestic violence. A prohibition order was issued and she was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
- At 10:48 a.m. a woman identified by police as Raquel Ortega, 32, from Oakland was contacted aboard a train at Bay Fair station and taken into custody for possession of drug paraphenalia and a controlled substance. Ortega was booked into Alameda County Jail.
- At 8:40 p.m. a man identified by police as Joe Finister, 42, from Oakland was arrested at Bay Fair station for possession of drug paraphenalia and disobeying a court order. Finister was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Tuesday, September 26
- At 5:36 a.m. a man identified by police as Howard Pasley, 59, from Oakland was contacted in the free area of San Leandro station and taken into custody on his outstanding warrants. Pasley was transported to the Alameda County Jail where he was booked.
- At 8:48 a.m. a man identified by police as Phillip Tafoya, a transient, 35, was contacted off property near Milpitas station and taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphenalia. Tafoya was transported to Alameda County Jail where he was booked.
Wednesday, September 27
- At 10:55 p.m. police identified and arrested Emilio Castaneda, 31, from Richmond at South Hayward station. Castaneda was charged with possession of controlled substances. He was booked into San Francisco County Jail 1.
Fremont Police community survey!
Submitted by Fremont Police Department
Fremont Police Department wants to hea
r from you! Every year, we conduct a survey to learn more about our community’s concerns and how we can do a better job of serving you. Your valuable feedback will help us improve services and identify primary concerns our community would like to address.
Fremont Police Department’s annual community survey is now live! Our survey will be available until October 31, 2023. Your response is completely anonymous and no registration is required.
Access the survey at: www.my.fremont.gov/fpdsurvey2023
Fremont Police Department is looking forward to community input and how the Fremont Police can best serve you. We welcome your input and thank you for participating!
Fremont Fire Log
Submitted by Fremont FD
Monday September 25
- At 2:03 p.m. Fremont firefighters responded to a working fire in a vacant second-story, one bedroom apartment unit to the rear of the former Park Theater (37411 Fremont Blvd). Due to the complex structural layout of the property, the Incident Commander upgraded the response to a second alarm fire, prompting the immediate response of additional resources to the scene.
Crews contained the fire to the area of origin, preventing extension to the former theater and adjacent restaurants, Bismillah Restaurant and De Afghanan Kabob House. The fire was fully extinguished within 15 minutes of firefighters arriving at the scene.
There were no reports of injuries to community members or firefighters. The cause and origin of the two-alarm fire is under investigation.
Fremont Police Log
Submitted by Fremont PD
Tuesday, September 12
- Security from a factory on Fremont Blvd. reported hearing shots fired outside. They located multiple shell casings in the area. Officers responded to canvas the area but did not locate any gunshot victims or damaged property. This case remains under investigation.
Wednesday, September 13
- Officers responded to a report from a juvenile victim at a convenience store on Delaware Dr. A subject had repeatedly made inappropriate comments to her while in line to check out. Officers determined the subject was a sex registrant with an extensive violent criminal history. Officers responded to the subject’s mother’s house and arrested the subject, an adult out of Fremont.
- Fremont PD received intel that a large street-racer group was planning side-show activity in Newark that evening. Newark Police Department coordinated efforts with FPD and several other agencies in the area to deny the group entry to major shopping centers and large parking lots. Eventually, the group disbanded and left the area.
Thursday, September 14
- Officers located a wanted vehicle in a gas station parking lot on Auto Mall Pkwy. Upon searching the vehicle, they safely detained the driver and occupants and found a loaded handgun concealed under the driver’s seat. Officers arrested the driver, an adult out of San Jose.
- Officers responded to a residence on Black Mountain Circle regarding a subject who was experiencing a mental health crisis. The subject was breaking things and had turned the gas all the way up, creating a high flame. Family members had evacuated before officers arrived, and Fremont Fire Department responded to turn the gas off from outside. Eventually, the subject surrendered outside the residence. He was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and mental health evaluation.
Friday, September 15
- Dispatch received a call regarding a large group fighting outside a bar on Niles Blvd. One subject produced a handgun and fired several rounds into the air and possibly one into the ground. The group dispersed. Upon responding, officers detained several involved in the fight and conducted a protective sweep of the bar. Officers found a single bullet casing but did not locate any injured parties or damaged property. This case remains under investigation.
Saturday, September 16
- Officers located a stolen vehicle near a hotel on Farwell Dr. Several juveniles were seen walking around the parked car. Officers attempted an enforcement stop, but the vehicle fled onto I-880, and several juveniles ran from officers. Officers apprehended one immediately and another group during a perimeter search. In total, four juveniles were detained and determined to have been casing the parking lot. They were eventually released to family members.
Sunday, September 17
- Officers responded to a subject harming himself with a weapon at a residence on the 4600 block of Sterling Ct. The subject had expressed suicidal thoughts and was outside when officers arrived. Officers evacuated the other residents from the house and ensured they were kept safely away from the subject. Eventually, officers convinced the subject to disarm himself. They detained the subject, and Fremont Fire Department provided on-scene medical care. The subject was taken to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation.
- Officers stopped a vehicle for a DUI investigation at Mission Blvd and Warm Springs Blvd. Officers noticed a firearm protruding from under the driver’s seat as the driver exited the vehicle. Officers discovered that the firearm had been reported stolen out of a nearby city. Officers arrested the driver, an adult out of Antioch.
Monday, September 18
- Officers responded to a report of a possible grenade on the 46800 block of Bradley St. Officers assessed the item to be a training grenade but determined that it still had the potential to be used as a high velocity projectile. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded to collect the grenade.
Hayward Fire Log
Submitted by HFD
Tuesday, September 12
- At 11:46 a.m. Hayward Fire Department (HFD) responded to a 2-alarm apartment fire on Gading Rd. There were initial reports of people trapped. Those residents were helped to safety by Hayward Firefighters. The fire was contained to two units. No injuries were reported.
Hayward Police Log
Submitted by Hayward PD
Monday September 25
- A long-term investigation completed by our Special Duty Unit resulted in the arrest of two adult males for various firearm and narcotics sales charges in August. Some of the items recovered include a loaded .40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine and an AR pistol loaded with armor piercing ammunition.
With the much-appreciated assistance of the U.S. Marshalls service, Oakland PD, Alameda PD, and Union City PD, our Special Response Unit served the arrest and search warrants and took both men into custody.
Milpitas Fire Log
Submitted by MFD
Thursday, September 21
- At 9:29 p.m. Milpitas Fire Units responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident located at Great Mall and Tasman Drive. Units responding including Milpitas Police Units to this incident. Upon arrival, a total of three patients. Two patients required rescue and the use of the Jaws of Life and Vehicle Stabilization Equipment. Milpitas Fire Department Ambulance Rescue Medic 86 (RM86) transported the most critical patient immediately to Regional San Jose Medical Center. The other two patients were also transported by County Ambulance.
Milpitas Police Log
Submitted by MPD
Wednesday, September 20
- Officers responded to the area of 60 S. Abel St. for a hit and run. The driver of a SMART car hit several parked vehicles and drove away. Minutes later, officers found the vehicle on a sidewalk along W. Calaveras Blvd. where it had struck a tree. Luckily no one was injured.
It’s a SMART car, but what wasn’t smart was driving it with a blood alcohol level of .234% when the legal limit in California is .08%.
Newark Police Log
Submitted by Newark PD
Sunday, September 10
- At 1:29 a.m. police identified and arrested Christian Neal, 25, near the railroad tracks at Cedar Blvd. for disorderly conduct.
Tuesday, September 12
- At 12:51 p.m. police identified and arrested David McGill, 51, in the 36400 Block of Spruce Street for violating a restraining order.
- At 2:11 p.m. police identified and took into custody Jose Mendozaarroyo, 38, in the 700 Block of South Abel St., Milpitas for failure to appear on a misdemeanor bench warrant.
Wednesday, September 13
- At 12:15 p.m. police identified and arrested William Kyne, 25, in the 5500 Block of Cedar Ct. for violating a restraining order.
- At 6:31 p.m. police identified and arrested Cole Arellano, 27, for breaking and entering/burglary in the 399500 Block of Cedar Blvd.
Thursday, September 14
- At 11:55 a.m. police identified and arrested Dat Luu, 42, at Sycamore Street and Carter Ave. for failure to appear for a bench warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia.
- At 10:54 p.m. police identified and took into custody Kanami Abraham, 18, and Tavion Jenkins, 21, for carjacking in San Leandro.
Saturday, September 16
- At 8:02 p.m. police identified and took into custody Samson Hangano, 29, for disorderly conduct in the 35700 Block of Cedar Blvd.
Sunday, September 17
- At 6:55 p.m. police identified and arrested Elias Cantu, 19, for possession of burglary tools and misappropriation of lost property.
Monday, September 18
- At 12:00 noon police identified and arrested Jose Perezmarin, 25, for possession of a stolen vehicle at Mowry Ave. & Cedar Blvd.
- At 1:15 p.m. police identified and arrested Pedro Ortiz, 34, for assault and vandalism in the 35200 Block of Newark Blvd.
- At 7:26 p.m. police identified and arrested Bradley Kreger, 48, for driving under the influence of alcohol on Spruce St.
- At 7:55 p.m. police identified and arrested Tamakia Rawls, 45, at NewPark Mall for shoplifting.
San Leandro Police Log
Submitted by San Leandro PD
Wednesday, September 27
- San Leandro Police Department (SLPD) ‘A’ Squad Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle by our community Flock Safety camera system. Officers located the stolen vehicle and learned it was also responsible for a hit-and-run vehicle collision in San Leandro on 9/26/2023. During a traffic stop, the driver fled from the vehicle on foot and was apprehended after a brief foot chase.
Colts Volleyball Head Coach 250th win
Submitted by Stacey Sarmiento
James Logan Girl’s Volleyball sweep Moreau Catholic High School to seal Head Coach Matt Guzman’s 250th career win on Tuesday, September 19. Logan dominated the first set with an impressive 25-7 win, made things interesting in the second set finishing 25-22, and kept the momentum finishing the third set 25-14. The Lady Colts were led by Sophomore Outside Hitter McKenzie Anderson with 8 kills, 11 digs, Senior Middle Blocker Hannah Issenmann 8 kills, 5 digs, 2 blocks and Senior Oppo Dylan Gutierrez with 5 kills and 3 blocks. Sophomore setter Leann Jung has 13 assists, 6 digs and 2 aces. Senior Libero Julianna Bondoc had 12 digs and 2 assists.
Senior Setter and Captain Kaitlyn Anderson shares her thoughts about the game and said, “To be part of this milestone for my coach is a huge accomplishment for himself and the team. It shows how dedicated he is to us in our development as student-athletes to reach our fullest potential.” Senior Libero and Captain Julianna Bondoc shares her thoughts about the milestone saying, “It felt surreal. He’s had such an amazing impact on every player he’s ever coached, including myself. It’s been such a privilege to be coached by one of the best. I’m so excited for him, the program, and the future he has in his career.”
Since beginning his Girl’s Varsity head coach
career in 2013, Matt built the program to be able to compete at a high level. In 2017-2018, he led Logan to their first CIF Division 1 NorCal Championship and was CIF Division 1 State Runner-Up. The following season, Logan won their first Division 1 NCS Championship in 26 years and competed in CIF Open Division State Playoffs. Some notable coaching moments include competing at the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas, where Logan upset the number two team in the nation Redondo Union in 2019, competing at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona, and being able to put Logan on the map through NCS Playoff and the success of multiple tournament championships in our region. With one NorCal Championship, one NCS Championship and six Mission Valley Athletic League titles, Matt looks forward to competing for more and making history for James Logan Girls Volleyball.
His family, alumni players, along with current program players and families made the night special to celebrate him. As game point in set three was up, the Logan crowd held multiple 250 and congratulations signs and the crowd cheered as the final point was earned. In his post-game speech with his team he said, “Thank you to all my players current and past that have helped me get to this point and to all my coaches, I appreciate it. I’m glad we were all able to celebrate together.”
Announcing the Pioneer Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Submitted by Cal State East Bay Athletics
The Pioneers Hall of Fame proudly announces the Class of 2023. Joining a very special group of Pioneers Hall of Famers are the 1969-1970 Football Team, Roianne Byrd (women’s track & field – 1982 to 1985), Dr. Marcel Hetu (men’s track & field/cross country coach – 1982 to 1992), Scott Montgomery (men’s tennis – 1978 to 1982) and Holly Moore Leonard (women’s gymnastics – 1976 to 1980).
The 2023 class will be inducted on the evening of Saturday, October 21 inside Pioneer Gymnasium on the Cal State East Bay campus.
1969- 1970 Football Team
- 9-1 season record in 1969 – best record in the 29-year history of the football program; 5-0 Far Western Conference record, best in school history.
- Pioneers averaged 32.6 points in FWC play during the 1969 season.
- Team went 7-4 in 1970, which included a 72-0 win over SF State and a 20-6 win over Southern University.
Roianne Byrd – Women’s Track & Field (1982 – 1985)
- NCAC High Hurdle Champion (83, 84 and 85) Scored in seven different events in the Nationals from 1983-1985.
- Earned All-American honors five times.
- Ranks #9 in school history in 400 m hurdles (63.45)
- Ranks #7 in school history for 100 m (12.02)
- Ranks #6 in school history for 200 m (24.22)
- Ranks #2 in school history for 100-meter-high hurdles (13.86)
Dr. Marcel Hetu – Track & Field and Cross-Country Coach (1982 – 1992)
- Guided the Pioneer men’s cross-country program to their first ever Northern California Athletic Conference Championship in 1986
- Placed second at the NCAA II West Regionals and 15th at the national level.
- Back-to-back Northern California Athletic Conference Championships for men’s track & field in 82 and 83. 1984 – third place finish and a third consecutive top-10 placing at the nationals
- Produced 18 All-Americans and two national champions.
- Saudi Arabia Olympic Coach – 1980.
Scott Montgomery – Men’s Tennis (1978 – 1982)
- Seven time All-Conference (four times in doubles, three in singles)
- In four years as a Pioneer, did not lose a conference doubles match in dual match action.
- Four-year doubles record: 95-14
- Four-year singles record: 92-16
- One of three National finalists for the Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship Award in senior year.
- The team won four consecutive championships
Holly Moore Leonard – Gymnastics (1976 – 1980)
- Three-time All-American Athlete (1978, 1979, 1980)
- Led Pioneers to two Golden Gate Conference Championships.
- Conference Champion on the Balance Beam and Floor Exercise (1980)
- 1st Place All-Around Champion at the Golden Gate Conf. Championship (1980)
- 6th Place All-Around Finish at the Division II Nationals among over 120 competitors
- Won All-American Honors on the Floor Exercise and Balance Beam (5th place)
- Team qualified for Division II National Gymnastics Championships in 1980
- Golden Gate Conference Gymnast of the Year (1980)
- Three times ranked in top-10 collegiate gymnasts in the nation (1978, 1979, 1980)
The Cal State East Bay Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 1985 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the University’s athletic program. New members are considered and selected for their outstanding athletic, academic, and/or postgraduate achievements, as well as their contributions to the University and the East Bay community. The Class of 2023 will be the 19th class inducted.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Autonomous Farming Machines
This is about autonomous farming machines. I don’t like them and I wouldn’t have any of that stuff. None of that is reliable. You can’t trust it at all. I know what I’m talking about.
They are over doing it with all this technology. They’re going backward, not forward. I’ve been around farm equipment all my life. You can’t beat that old equipment. They can’t convince me any different. Electronics do not belong on the road or in the field. That stuff doesn’t do clean work and it doesn’t know what it’s doing.
Leonard T. Rose
Fremont
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Can you help me find my friend?
I am looking for my friend. I haven’t seen or heard from her since 1962. He
r name is Susan Warren. Her parents were Nick and Marge Warren. She had two sisters. The older one I think was Vicki, and the younger one was Debbie. They called her Debba.
We were Navy families and our fathers were stationed at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in the 1950s! We were all so very close, and Susie and I spent every minute together that we could. She would have graduated from Castro Valley High School in 1966, and would be 75 years old. I went to Marshall Grade School. We lived at 19208 Center Street. After we moved to Washington, we would go visit them in California, and they came up to Washington.
I need to find her! I am 74, not in good health. Can you please help me by getting the word out to Castro Valley?
Thank you,
Georgene Bean
Silver Lake, WA
Honor Roll
Middle Tennessee State University
Summer 2023 Graduates
Brandon Cue of Fremont
RapidAscent, Inc. announces approval by the State of California for Cyber Security Apprenticeship Program
Submitted by Steven Ostrowski
RapidAscent, Inc. (RA), a national educational apprenticeship organization, recently announced its official recognition by the State of California for its Cyber Security Apprenticeship Program, a milestone in the organization’s commitment to providing vocational training and career development for veterans.
RA is a member of the CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech network, a national initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and led by the American Institutes for Research in partnership with CompTIA to create employment opportunities in tech for individuals leaving the military.
RA has developed a program that can use tools such as SkillBridge, The Good Jobs Grant, and corporate funding to offer education at no cost to the student. These options allow a veteran leaving the military gain skills and even continue serving the country in a cybersecurity role with a government agency or government contractor.
Mike Lyons, co-founder of RA, expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion, stating, “With a steadily increasing need for cybersecurity professionals, RapidAscent’s programs…are a deeply needed addition to gain critically needed job skills.”
In August 2023, U.S. employers listed more than 12,000 job postings for information security analysts, a 19% increase from July. The approval of RA for California State Apprenticeship Program offerings signifies the organization’s dedication to bridging the gap between education and industry, equipping aspiring veterans with the necessary skills and practical experience to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
RapidAscent, Inc.
Hayward Night Market
By Jack Alcorn
The City of Hayward hosted a very successful community event September 30. From 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. that evening, the parking lot of St. Rose Hospital was transformed into an outdoor mall full of local vendors, artists and foods. Live music and a pumpkin patch spirited the well-attended South Hayward affair.
Hayward Night Market was made possible by a City driven grant program called the Hayward People’s Budget. Begun in 2021, the initiative seeks to increase community connections across Hayward neighborhoods. Community members submit and then vote on proposals for funding in their own neighborhoods. Community improvement projects, community events, or recurring themed and cultural activities are common requests.
In all, $350,000 was allocated to be made available for People’s Budget projects and events across six sectors of the City—with approximately $50,000 to $70,000 available per sector based on their relative population size and income level. Twelve events and projects were funded through the Hayward People’s Budget this year.
For more information, visit: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/departments/city-managers-office/hayward-peoples-budget.
Hayward Night Market was a lively evening full of good food, music, activities and fun for everyone. Eden Youth & Family Center was on site providing information about health, wellness and educational services offered through their South Hayward campus at Tennyson Road and Ruus Road. Many vendors and guests expressed that they would like to see this event continue.
Independent Beauty Consultant Kelly Clardy was happy to have a booth at the Hayward Night Market, saying, “I’m pleased that Hayward is embracing local businesses.”
Rachel, Soul Sister Stones, was vending her impressive collection of crystals, stones, fossils and hand-beaded jewelry at the Market. Born at St. Rose, Rachel was glad to be at the event, saying, “It showcases the best of Hayward artists and businesses.”
Spooktacular
Submitted by Alameda County Library
Get ready because TV Horror Show Host, Lord Blood-Rah, is back and hosting Fremont Spooktacular 2023 on October 7!
This year, Lord Blood-Rah brings us the 1959 classic The Giant Gila Monster in extra special old school 3D format. Be prepared for an extra spooky time by dressing in your scariest (or not so scary) costume while partaking in some sweet treats as we relive this classic monster movie!
Lord Blood-Rah hosts the long running horror host TV series Lord Blood-Rah’s Nerve Wrackin’ Theatre, the monthly classic genre movie series Chiller Diller Theatre, and the podcast, Lord Blood-Rah’s Nerve Wrackin’ Auditorium. For more info, please check out lordbloodrah.com.
No inappropriate dress allowed. No full-face masks that obscure the features. No prop weapons or sharp objects. Recommended for ages 12+!
Spooktacular
Saturday, Oct 7
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Fremont Main Library
Fukaya Room A &am
p; B
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/64eb88d2bb48a2330058cd55
Thrift Meets Opportunity at Sorensdale Recreation Center
Submitted by Nicole Espinoza Roa
Sorensdale Recreation Center, an initiative of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, has long been committed to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve independence and self-worth. While the center’s primary focus is nurturing abilities rather than disabilities, it has also embraced a unique approach by incorporating vocational skills into its programs, notably through the Treasure Chest Thrift Shop.
Treasure Chest Thrift Shop, an integral part of the Sorensdale Recreation Center, is not just a thrift store; it’s a symbol of opportunity and community support. Open to the public, the shop offers a treasure trove of bargains while championing the principles of reuse, reduction, and recycling. By shopping at Treasure Chest, patrons not only discover fantastic deals but also actively contribute to the sustainability and wellbeing of our community.
Beyond the retail aspect, this unique hands-on experience allows individuals to connect with the environment, gain a deeper appreciation for sustainability, and develop practical skills that can enrich their lives.
Additionally, Treasure Chest Thrift Shop welcomes donations of gently used items from the community. These not only help us offer a diverse inventory but also support our vocational and life skills programs, creating a more inclusive and empowered community.
Treasure Chest Thrift Shop
Fridays
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sorensdale Recreation Center, Room 9
275 Goodwin St., Hayward
(510) 881-6778
www.haywardrec.org/306/Special-Needs
Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern state
Associated Press
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
The American flamingos spotted Friday in Port Washington, about 25 miles north of Milwaukee, marked the first sighting of the species in Wisconsin state history, said Mark Korducki, a member of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
The birds stood quietly 25 feet off Lake Michigan’s western shoreline as waves lapped against their thin legs. Three were adults, identifiable by their pink plumage, and two were juveniles clad in gray.
Jim Edelhuber of Waukesha was among a crowd of about 75 bird enthusiasts drawn to the city`s South Beach after word spread on social media about the flamingos` appearance there.
“This is huge. This is unbelievable,” said Edelhuber, an avid bird watcher and photographer.
The sighting was unexpected but not a total shock because of recent reports of flamingos in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania, said Ryan Brady, conservation biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Wildlife biologists hypothesized that the flamingos were pushed north in late August by the strong winds of Hurricane Idalia, the Journal Sentinel reported.
The typical range of the American flamingo is Florida and other Gulf Coast states as well as the Caribbean and northern South America.
Debbie Gasper of Port Washington made the short trip to the lakefront with her husband, Mark. She said that the only flamingos she had seen before were on the couple’s trips to Aruba.
Gasper said she was going to send photos of the birds to relatives in Georgia who “aren’t going to believe it.”
Indictment with hate crime allegations says Hells Angels attacked three Black men in San Diego
Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Seventeen people pleaded not guilty Monday September 25 to various charges involving an attack on three Black men by members of the Hells Angels biker gang in San Diego this year, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said.
The victims, ages 19, 20 and 21, were suddenly chased and attacked in San Diego’s Ocean Beach neighborhood on June 6, subjected to a racial epithet and told they didn`t belong there, prosecutors said in a news release.
One escaped injury by running, another was punched, kicked and knocked unconscious, and the third was stabbed in the chest by a Hells Angels leader after being beaten by other bikers but survived, prosecutors said.
On Sept. 13, a grand jury indicted 14 people for allegedly taking part in the assault, including an allegation that it was carried out in association with a criminal street gang. The grand jury included hate crime allegations against 11 of the defendants.
The most serious charge, attempted murder, was brought against the alleged gang leader accused of the stabbing. The grand jury added three more defendants on charges of being accessories after the fact for allegedly helping to drive the leader away from the scene.
“In San Diego County, we cannot, and will not tolerate violence and racism of any nature, much less crimes like this hateful, vicious, and unprovoked attack,” District Attorney Summer Stephan said in a statement.
All 17 defendants were arrested on Sept. 21. They entered pleas September 25 during their arraignments on an array of charges that carry possible sentences ranging from three years to life in prison. Trial was set for Nov. 14.
Pumpkin Patches
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
Fremont
4020 Fremont Hub, Fremont
San Lorenzo
Hesperian Blvd at Paseo Grande
Mon – Thurs: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Inflatable amusement zone, paint ball, pumpkin patch
Wristbands: $5-30
Joan’s Farm Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, Sept 30 – Sunday, Oct 29
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, snack shack, and more!
4351 Mines Rd., Livermore
(925) 980-7772
https://joansfarm.com/
Pumpkin Patch and Public Swim
Saturday, Oct 21
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a floating pumpkin patch, decorate your own unique pumpkin
Hayward Plunge
24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward
$6
Pumpkins in the Park
Saturday, Oct 28
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cardoza Park
Kennedy Dr. & Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas
Register at: www.milpitas.gov/448/Activity-Guide-Registration
$15 per child
Boo Calendar
Unhinged: Housewarming
Friday, Sept 22 – Tuesday, Oct 31
Friday – Sunday; select Thursdays
Start times: 7:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m.
Garden party, haunted house, and Halloween museum
Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose
(408) 247-2000
Tickets: $64.99
Fear Overload Scream Park
Saturday, Sept 23 – Sunday, Nov 5
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
(times vary; check by night)
Two terrifying attractions: House of Phobia, Happy Days Asylum
2086 NewPark Mall, Newark
https://fearoverload.com/
Tickets: $19.99 – $32.99
Pirates of Emerson Haunted House
Friday, Sept 29 – Tuesday, Oct 31
Fridays – Sundays; Thursdays, Oct 19 & 26; and Tuesday, Oct 31
7:05 p.m. – 10 p.m. (11 p.m. or midnight on select nights)
Choose your attraction: Demented Dolls, Pirates of Emerson, Halloween Hell, Seesawz Circus
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Corner of Bernal & Valley Avenues
Tickets: $40 – $80; $13 landlubber pass
Boo at the Zoo
Friday, Oct 1 – Sunday, Oct 29
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
500-bale hay maze, scavenger hunt—come in costume!
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland
(510) 632-9525
Tickets become available at 9 a.m., 28 days prior
Zoo tickets: $24 adults, $20 kids / seniors, free under age 2
Parking: $10 in advance / $15 at the gate
Fremont Ghost House: Voodoo on the Bayou
Friday, Oct 13 – Monday, Oct 30
Mon – Thurs: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fri: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Haunted house, carnival games, and snacks
Kids Costume Parade
Saturday, Oct 21
1 p.m.
Lights On Tour
Saturday, Oct 21
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Behind-the-scenes look at the sets with no scares
Chadbourne Carriage House
39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont
(510) 796-0595
https://candlelighters.com/
Ghost House Admission: $5
Game tickets: $1 (6 for $5)
Halloween Night Market
Thursday, Oct 19
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Art vendors and maze photo booth
Billy Roy’s Burger Co.
3909 Thornton Ave., Fremont
billyroysburgerco.com
Trick-or-Treat at Fremont Street Eats
Friday, Oct 20
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wear your costume and trick-or-treat!
Fremont Downtown Event Center
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
(510) 494-4300
Ardenwood Haunted Train Rides
Friday, Oct 20 – Sunday, Oct 22
Friday, Oct 27 – Sunday, Oct 29
Fri / Sat: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sun: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A spooky, not scary train ride with pumpkin art and encounter with a witch
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(510) 544-2797
Tickets: $15
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Friday, Oct 20
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Silliman Family Aquatic Center
6800 Mowry Ave., Newark
newarkca.activityreg.com
$10 Newark Residents / $12 Non-residents
Beyond the Veil
Friday, Oct 20 – Saturday, Oct 28
6:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m.
McConaghy House: Friday, Oct 20 – Saturday, Oct 21
18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
Meek Mansion: Friday, Oct 27 – Saturday, Oct 28
17365 Boston Rd., Hayward
(510) 581-0223
www.haywardareahistory.org/beyond-the-veil
Tickets: $30
Howl-o-Ween
Saturday, Oct 21
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Dog Halloween costume contest
Newbark Dog Park
35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark
(see recreation guide)
Pumpkin Patch and Public Swim
Saturday, Oct 21
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a floating pumpkin patch, decorate your own unique pumpkin
Hayward Plunge
24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward
$6
Halloween Community Carnival
Sunday, Oct 22
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Dancing, games, costume contest and treats! For families with kids ages 3-12
Holly Community Center
31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City
(510) 675-5488
https://www.unioncity.org/419/Community-Events
Tickets: $10
Zombie Family Fun Run
Friday, Oct 27
5 p.m. Check-In
5:30 p.m. Race Starts
Family-friendly 1.25-mile course filled with zombies – make it to the end with your flags to enter a raffle!
Lakeshore Park / Chelsea Dr., Newark
newarkca.activityreg.com
$30 per family
Unhaunted House
Saturday, Oct 28
3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Carnival with Halloween crafts, stories, games and treats
San Felipe Community Center and Park
2058 D St., Hayward
Free; register at www.haywardrec.org
Running Dead 5K Fun Run
Sunday, Oct 29
9 a.m. – 12 noon
8 a.m. check in
Civic Center/City Hall
34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City
www.unioncity.org/419/Community-Events
Registration $35 Adults; $25 Youth
Paranormal Investigation at Meek Mansion
Saturday, Nov 4
7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Search for paranormal activity with an experienced investigator
Meek Mansion
17365 Boston Rd., Hayward
(510) 581-0223
www.haywardareahistory.org/explore-the-paranormal
Tickets: $75
Boutique Calendar
Dominican Sisters Holiday Boutique
Online
Monday, Oct 9 – Sunday, Oct 29
In person
Saturday, Nov 18
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse
43326 Mission Circle, Fremont
Holiday Boutique by The Builders Fund
Friday, Nov 3
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Handmade gifts and holiday decor, homemade baked items
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
Mistletoe Madness
Saturday, Nov 25
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
70+ local art vendors
Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro
http://www.mistletoemadness.net/
Sun Gallery Holiday Boutique
Friday – Sunday, Dec 1 – Dec 9
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sun Gallery
1015 E. St., Hayward
(510) 581-4050
Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair
Saturday, Dec 2
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Over 80 artisan vendors
American High School
36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont
https://ahsboutique.weebly.com/
Farmers’ Markets
Castro Valley Farmers Market
Saturdays
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Year-round
Corner of Redwood Rd. and Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley
uvfm.org/castro-valley-saturdays
Irvington Farmers’ Market
Sundays
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Year-round
4039 Bay St., Fremont
pcfma.org/irvington
Kaiser Permanente Farmers’ Markets
Thursdays
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Year-round
Fremont Medical Center
39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
t.ly/lchQ6
Niles Fremont Farmers’ Market
Saturdays
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Year-round
Niles Town Plaza
37482 Niles Blvd., Fremont
nilesfarmersmarket.org
Hayward Farmers Market
Saturdays
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Year-round, rain or shine.
777 B St., Hayward
agriculturalinstitute.org/hayward
Kaiser Hayward Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Year-round
27400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
nfmd.org/ca/hayward/1006571
Milpitas Farmers’ Market
Sundays
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Year-round
882 Great Mall Dr. Milpitas
pcfma.org/milpitas
Newark Farmers Market
Sundays
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open year-round, rain or shine
2086 Newpark Mall, Newark
agriculturalinstitute.org/newark
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Year-round
San Leandro Medical Center
2500 Merced Street, San Leandro
t.ly/lchQ6
Kaiser Permanente Union City Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays
10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Year-round
3553 Whipple Rd., Union City
nfmd.org/ca/union-city
Union City Farmers’ Market
Saturdays
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Year-round
30940 Watkins St. Union City
pcfma.org/unioncity
Continuing Events:
Tuesdays
Poker Tournaments
6:00 pm
Weekly tournaments for beginner or a seasoned player.
The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar
4020 Technology Pl., Fremont
(510) 651-2500
bit.ly/3GllRwI
Tuesdays
East Bay Games Meet
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
German/Euro style board games and card games.
Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave., Newark
(510) 936-2523
meetup.com/east-bay-games
Tuesdays
A Matter of Balance R
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels of older adults.
Age Well Center at South Fremont
47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont
(510) 742-7540, (510) 742-7529
issuu.com/hsdept
Call or email to register.
First Tuesdays
Open Mic on the Labyrinth
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Share your music, poetry, comedy, and spoken words in one of Fremont’s most beautiful settings!
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
2791 Driscoll Rd., Fremont
(510) 490-0553
First and Third Tuesdays
Mobile Food Distribution with Tri-City Volunteers
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Bring your own bag.
Fremont Adult and Continuing Education
4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont
(510) 793-6465
tri-cityvolunteers.org/food
Wednesdays
Zumba Gold $
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Workout while dancing
Age Well Center at South Fremont
47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont
(510) 742-7529
Wednesdays
Tropics Bingo
7:00 pm
Flash games
Tropics Mobile Home Park
33000 Almaden Blvd., Union Ci
ty
(510) 471-8550
the-tropics.net/activites
First Wednesdays
Talkin’ Dirt R
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online gathering of gardeners.
Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) Center
36501 Niles Blvd., Fremont
bit.ly/3UPp51i
Thursdays & Saturdays
Story Time
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Picture book story time
Banter Bookshop
3768 Capitol Ave. Ste. F., Fremont
(510) 565-1004
bit.ly/3VFpbcz
Thursday -Sunday
Animal Feeding
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Feed livestock and learn about their favorite food.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
Admission fee applies.
Fridays and Saturdays
Telescope Viewings
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Experience the awe and wonder of the universe.
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
(510) 336-7300
chabotspace.org/events
Saturdays
Laugh Track City $
8:00 pm
Series of improvised games and scenes.
Made Up Theatre
4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont
(510) 573-3633
madeuptheatre.com
First and Third Saturdays
Pacific Bus Museum $
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open house
Pacific Bus Museum
37974 Shinn St., Fremont
pacbus.org
Sundays
Weekly meditation Session R
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Explore the effortless way to ultimate bliss.
India Community Center
525 Los Coches St., Milpitas
(408) 934-1130
samarpanmeditationusa.org
[email protected], [email protected]
Mondays & Thursdays
Fruit Tree Gleaning
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Donate fresh fruits from your garden.
LEAF CR Stone Garden
55 Mowry Ave., Fremont
bit.ly/42e4FlR
Mondays
Advanced Math + Science Tutoring
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free high school and college-level tutoring
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
aclibrary.org/locations/csv/
Second Mondays
Law Librarian Office Hours
1:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Get help locating legal forms, answers to your legal reference questions, and get referral services.
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
rb.gy/tdw4x
Book a 15-minute appointment by calling on the day of the event.
Wednesdays, December 7 – November 22
Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Classes
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Relieve Stress and anxiety by joining Falun Dafa classes
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
sccld.org/locations/Milpitas
Tuesdays, March 21 – December 19
Chess Mix
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop in for some casual chess games.
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
aclibrary.org/locations/SLZ
First Wednesday& third Sunday, April 16 – November 19
Shinn House tour
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Visit Shinn House on a docent led tour.
Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum
1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont
(510) 790-5541
bit.ly/3TWli28
Second Saturdays, April 8 – December 9
The Ohlone College Flea Market
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
(510) 659-6285
bit.ly/3lSRWFg
Mondays, April 17 – December 8
Job Lab
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
One-on-one help for jobseekers
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
aclibrary.org/locations/csv/
Fridays, May 5 – October 20
Fremont Street Eats $
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Food trucks and community fun!
Fremont Downtown Event Center
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
(510) 742-7510
fremontstreeteats.com
Saturdays, May 27 – December 30
Divine Satsang Sabha
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Know techniques of living a virtuous, harmonious, & meaningful life
SMVS (Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)
36665 Cedar Blvd, Newark
(650) 585-5325
bit.ly/4380OGV
First Monday, June 5 – December 4
Teen Junk Journaling Workshop
5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Learn the basics of junk journaling and start your own journal!
Hayward Public Library (Downtown)
888 C St., Hayward
(510) 293-8685
rb.gy/igtdy
First Wednesdays, June 7 – October 4
The Literary Corner: A Fiction Book Club
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
A monthly literary fiction book club for adults. October’s book selection is Exit West by Mohsin Hamid.
Hayward Public Library (Downtown)
888 C St., Hayward
(510) 293-8685
rb.gy/dgun1
Tuesdays, July 18 – November 28
Baby Bouncers Lapsit
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
A baby and caregivers program including nursery rhymes, lap bounce & picture books.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
sccld.org/locations/Milpitas
Wednesdays, July 19 – November 29
ESL Conversation Club
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Improve your English skills and learn about other cultures.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
sccld.org/locations/Milpitas
First & Third Friday, July 21 – December 15
Mobile Food Distribution
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Food distribution for the first 80 families
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/
Please bring your own bag
First and Third Wednesdays, August 2 – December 20
Golden Gatherings
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Gathering of the elders in golden years for casual conversations and calm, self-guided activities.
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
aclibrary.org/locations/SLZ/
First Saturdays, August 5 – December 2
Music Hour at the Library
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
An hour of music by local musicians.
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/
Thursday – Saturday, August 10 – October 7
53rd Annual Virtual and In-Person Textile Exhibition.
12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Olive Hyde Art Gallery
123 Washington Blvd., Fremont
(510) 791-4357
is.gd/IUUSZT
First and Third Thursday, August 17 – October 19
Homeschool Preteen Social Hour R
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Board games and craft supplies with other homeschoolers
Newark Public Library
37055 Newark Blvd., Newark
(510) 284-0675
t.ly/Q8fjY
First and Third Saturdays, September 2 – February 17
Book Sale
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Pop in the bookstore on the first floor for some great deals!
Hayward Public Library (Downtown)
888 C St., Hayward
(510) 293-8685
t.ly/3ze-9
Monday – Friday, September 4 – October 26
“Climate Change – RE-Imagined” Sun Gallery Members Exhibition
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hayward City Hall
777 B St., Hayward
(510) 583-4000
haywardartscouncil.org
Tuesdays, September 5 – December 19
Music and Storytime
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Story, music, and movement with children.
Cherr
yland Community Center
278 Hampton Road, Hayward
(510) 626-8522
t.ly/M2lnv
First and Third Wednesdays, September 6 – November 29
Stories & Crafts with Ms. Jennifer
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join for stories, songs, and craft. Ages 2-5.
Newark Public Library
37055 Newark Blvd., Newark
(510) 284-0675
t.ly/6ZiXJ
First Thursday, September 7 – December 7
Connections Through Music (Special Needs Friendly) R
Session 1: 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm for Ages 1-5
Session 2: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm for Ages 5-14
Inclusive musical experience to children of all abilities!
Newark Public Library
37055 Newark Blvd., Newark
(510) 284-0675
Tickets will be handed 15 min prior the event.
Saturdays, September 9 – December 30
Computer Crew: Teen Tech Help
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One-on-one tutor on basic tech issues.
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
aclibrary.org/locations/CSV/
Mondays and Tuesdays, September 11 – October 9
Modern Brush Pen Calligraphy
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn to write beautifully and cover the basis of using, holding, and writing with brush pens.
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
(510) 790-6606
issuu.com/hsdept
Thursdays, September 14 – October 26
Silent Book Club
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Read your book in a group setting where everyone is quietly reading, in a peaceful outdoor environment.
Centerville library
3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont
(510) 795-2629
t.ly/sMi0J
Monday – Friday, September 15 – October 27
Flux Exhibition
Upstairs Gallery: Mon- Fri: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lower Main Gallery: Mon 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Tues & Thurs 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Several local artists displaying their fluctuation of creativity.
Image Central Gallery
1099 E St., Hayward
(510) 881-6721
haywardrec.org
Saturday, September 16 – Thursday, November 30
Latinx American Heritage Month Art Showcase
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Studio 11
34626 11th St., Union City
(510) 675-5825
rb.gy/gu46v
Sundays, September 17 – November 12
Epic Art Exhibit at Dove Gallery
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featuring spectacular landscapes, historical landmarks, and symbols of great devotion.
Dove Gallery
875 S Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas
(408) 464-5011
t.ly/8X3Wa, dovegallery.com
Mondays, September 18 – November 6
Music for Minors II Volunteer Training R
7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
United Church of Christ Hall
38255 Blacow Rd, Fremont
510-733-1189
musicforminors2.org
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 18 – November 6
Music for Minors II Volunteer Training R
In person Mondays: 9:15 am – 11:45
Online Wednesdays: 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Corpus Christi Parish
37968 Third St., Fremont
(510) 790-3207
musicforminors2.org
Thursdays, September 28 – October 26
Preschool Storytime R
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Read books, sing songs, dance to music, and have fun together. (Ages 3 – 5)
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
rb.gy/cwu2q
Tuesdays, October 3 – November 28
Teen Tuesdays Tag R
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join the teen advisory group, meet other teens, play games, make art and poetry, and more
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
t.ly/ajUUT
Tuesdays, October 3 – December 5
Tuesday Chat
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers a
bout everyday topics
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
t.ly/Ral6M
First and Third Wednesdays, October 4 – December 20
Castro Valley Library Genealogy Study Group R
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Want to research your family history or be companion to others on their search.
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
t.ly/rLARe
Thursdays, October 5 – October 26
Play and Learn
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Songs, fingerplays and books for kids ages 1- 5.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
shorturl.at/ivzQ1
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, October 4
Fun with Art
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Art program for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
shorturl.at/ivzQ1
Thursday, October 5
Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards 2023 $R
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Castro Valley Center for the Arts
19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley
(510) 889-8961
acoe.org/teacheroftheyear
Thursday, October 5
Advance Healthcare Directives
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presentation by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors.
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
aclibrary.org/locations/csv
Thursday, October 5
Craft around the world R
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Make your own tzedakah (Charity) box and decorate it.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
shorturl.at/ivzQ1
Friday, October 6
Friday Crafternoon R
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Craft program for kids ages 6-12.
Hayward Public Library (Weekes Branch)
27300 Patrick Avenue, Hayward
(510) 782-2155
hayward.librarycalendar.com
Friday, October 6
First Friday: Light and Dark $R
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Discover more about the phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses and enjoy the planetarium shows.
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
(510) 336-7300
chabotspace.org/events
Friday – Saturday, October 6 – October 7
Fremont Clothing Swap
Fri: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer opportunities included
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
810 Walnut Ave., Fremont
(925) 351-9297
t.ly/Ma-T7
Donations accepted
Friday, October 6
Hayward Is Home: Country Press and Barrio Expressions R
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
A community conversation about local media that thrived in Hayward in the 1970s and 80s and more.
Hayward Public Library (Downtown)
888 C St., Hayward
(510) 293-8685
hayward.librarycalendar.com
Friday, October 6
Double Header $R
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
An improv comedy show headlined by two epic acts. Ages 16+
Made Up Theatre
4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont
(510) 573-3633
madeuptheatre.com
Friday, October 6
Brian Copeland Show $R
7:00 pm
“Not a Genuine Black Man”, the longest running solo show in San Francisco history.
Chanticleers Theatre
3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 733-5483
chanticleers.org
Friday, October 6
Family Caregiver Film Series R
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Screening of “This Emotional Life: Family, Friends, Lovers”
Fremont City Hall
3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont
(510) 248-4000
issuu.com/hsdept
Saturday, October 7
Poppin’ Popcorn
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
See how popcorn is made from corn
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
t.ly/7e2dn
Admission fee applies.
Saturday, October 7
Gorgeous Goats
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lend a hand in grooming, give them some snack, and learn about these gentle farm friends.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
t.ly/7e2dn
Admission fee applies.
Saturday, October 7
Ballet Folklorico
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy music and traditional dances.
Union City Library
34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City
(510) 745-1464
rb.gy/0g05i
Saturday, October 7
Curious Camouflage
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how animals use camouflage and mimicry to disguise themselves? Explore examples and make an animal mask.
Coyote Hills Visitors Center
8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont
(510) 544-3220
t.ly/WjZJ
Parking fee applies
Saturday, October 7
Bird Walk
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Discover patterns of behavior, migration, and habitat of these wonderful creatures.
Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center
1895 Geary Rd., Sunol
(510) 544-3245
t.ly/UK7QQ
Parking fee applies.
Saturday, October 7
Day of the Dead Quilted Postcard Workshop R
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come learn how to make a 4”x6″ fabric postcard you can send in the mail. Ages 8+.
Hayward Public Library (Downtown)
888 C St., Hayward
(510) 583-2113, (510) 293-8685
hayward.librarycalendar.com
Saturday, October 7
Solar Eclipse in Simple Terms R
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn how a total solar eclipse happens, what an annular eclipse is, and what can be expected on October 14.
Newark Public Library
37055 Newark Blvd., Newark
(510) 284-0675
rb.gy/98opj
Saturday, October 7
9th annual Alumni Homecoming weekend!
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Car show, campus tour, music and dance performances, community market, and inclusive performance festival.
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward
(510) 885-3000
csueastbay.edu/alumni/events
Saturday, October 7
The Making of Tortillas
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Learn authentic history about tortilla making, and eat together!
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
t.ly/emy_k
Saturday, October 7
Fossil Festivities
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Check out fossils found in the park and discover prehistoric times with hands-on activities.
Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center
1895 Geary Rd., Sunol
(510) 544-3245
t.ly/UK7QQ
Parking fee applies
Saturday, October 7
Fremont Spooktacular 2023 R
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Visit to enjoy the classic The Giant Gila Monster in extra special old school 3D format.
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
t.ly/Tn7As
Saturday, October 7
Screening of “The Johnstown Flood (1926, Fox) $R
7:30 pm
Preceded by Koko’s Earth Control (1928)
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
(510) 494-1411
nilesfilmmuseum.org
Saturday, October 7
Filipino American History Month Celebration
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Listen to Filipino Folk Songs, watch traditional dances, talk about the history and culture, and sample their food.
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School
31604 Alvarado Blvd., Union City
eastbayecho
.com/event
Saturday, October 7
Fall Flea Market
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Selling of one-of-a-kind items and unusual treasures.
Kenneth C Aitken Senior & Community Center
17800 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley
(510) 881-6738
haywardrec.org/calendar
Saturday, October 7
Visit Meek Mansion
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this beautiful Cherryland gem!
Meek Mansion
240 Hampton Rd., Hayward
haywardareahistory.org/calendar
Saturday, October 7
Joketoberfest $R
7:00 pm
Hilarious night of laughs and beer
JP’s Family Restaurant
3600 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley
plethos.org
Saturday, October 7
Mutt Strut $R
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Walk the Masonic Home property and enjoy activities with your pet on the lawn.
Masonic Homes
34400 Mission Blvd., Union City
(510) 471-3434
nhsfoundation.org/events/mutt-strut
Saturday, October 7
5 Play Takes Over Laugh Track City $R
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions.
Made Up Theatre
4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont
(510) 573-3633
madeuptheatre.com
Saturday, October 7
NamiWalks $
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Yoga Warm Up, face painting, opening ceremony, butterfly release, and more.
Central Park Nature Learning Center
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
namiwalks.org
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 – October 8
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 11:00 am: Friends of the Library Members Only
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: General Public
Sun: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
San Leandro Library
300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
(510) 577-3970
sanleandro.org
Saturday and Sunday, October 7 – October 8
20th Annual Olive Festival
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy shopping, food, live music & entertainment, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, beer & wine.
Behind Historic Old Mission San Jose
43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont
msjchamber.org
Saturday and Sunday, October 7 – October 8
SACBC Rummage Sale! $
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church (SACBC)
32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City
sacbc.org joyce
Sunday, October 8
Mexican Folk Dancing
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Be dazzled and entertained by a traditional Mexican folk dancing performance.
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
rb.gy/sw6ea
Sunday, October 8
Family Concert with Fun’SQ R
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A concert full of entertainment.
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
rb.gy/8wdch
Sunday, October 8
(Not So) Scary Scarecrows
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn the history and lore of scarecrows, and then make your own.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
t.ly/7e2dn
Admission fee applies.
Sunday, October 8
Nature Stories: Spiders
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Learn about the wonders of nature through stories. Ages (4-10)
Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center
1895 Geary Rd., Sunol
(510) 544-3245
t.ly/UK7QQ
Parking fee applies
Sunday, October 8
Fall Craft for Adults – Wine Cork Pumpkin
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Make a festive Fall Decoration. Supplies will be provided.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
shorturl.at/ivzQ1
Sunday, October 8
Jack Pierce: Maker of Monsters $R
11:00 am
Documentary of a legendary makeup man of Universal Studios, followed by It’s Alive! Talk and Book signing.
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
(510) 494-1411
nilesfilmmuseum.org
Monday, October 9
Hispanic Heritage Month Bingo
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Learn Hispanic Heritage, play and win prizes, and make new friends.
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
t.ly/Dxorh
Monday, October 9
Outdoor Discoveries! Tarantula R
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Explore the world around you in this preschool and home school nature series!
Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center
1895 Geary Rd., Sunol
(510) 544-3245
t.ly/UK7QQ
Parking fee applies
Tuesday, October 10
Webinar on Local Housing Protections
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
(510) 577‑6006
sanleandro.org/Slhousingprotections
Tuesday, October 10
Eviction Information Workshop R
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Workshop to inform tenants about the typical eviction process.
Fremont Family Resource Center
39155 Liberty St., Fremont
(510) 574-2028
shorturl.at/cqFMR
